Bumhama

Bumhama is a village located in Kupwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 4km away from Kupwara, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bumhama village. As per 2009 stats, Bumahma is the gram panchayat of Bumhama village.

Bumhama has its own place in the vibrant Kupwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bumhama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bumhama is 000108. The village spans a total geographical area of 300.2 hectares. Kupwara is nearest town to Bumhama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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Population of Bumhama

Below is a concise population overview of Bumhama as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,081 1,486 1,595
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 496 254 242
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 92 46 46
Literate Population 1,742 947 795
Illiterate Population 1,339 539 800

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bumhama village:

  • The total population of Bumhama village is around 3,081, including approximately 1,486 males and 1,595 females, with a sex ratio of 1073 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 496 children aged 0–6 years in Bumhama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bumhama village has 92 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Bumhama village is about 56.54%, with male literacy at 63.73% and female literacy at 49.84%.
  • There are around 430 households in Bumhama village.

Connectivity of Bumhama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bumhama. As per the 2011 stats, Bumhama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bumhama

Knowing the nearby villages of Bumhama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bumhama.

Dedi Koot Gotangoo Mugal Pora Ogabal Pazi Pora Ander Hama Watter Khani Hat Mulla Wara Pora Buber Nag Hakcher Pora

Frequently Asked Questions about Bumhama

Where is Bumhama located?
Bumhama village is situated in Kupwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bumhama?
The Gram Panchayat of Bumhama is Bumahma (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Bumhama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bumhama is 3,081, with 1,486 males and 1,595 females.
How many households are there in Bumhama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bumhama village has a total of 430 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bumhama as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bumhama is 56.54%. The male literacy rate is 63.73%, while the female literacy rate is 49.84%.