Nigistan

Nigistan is a village located in Tral tehsil of Pulwama district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Tral (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Plwama. As per 2009 stats, Nargistan is the gram panchayat of Nigistan village.

Nigistan has its own place in the vibrant Pulwama 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 Nigistan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nigistan is 003036. The village spans a total geographical area of 92.7 hectares. Tral is nearest town to Nigistan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Nigistan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,356 689 667
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 238 123 115
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 486 260 226
Literate Population 494 302 192
Illiterate Population 862 387 475

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

  • The total population of Nigistan village is around 1,356, including approximately 689 males and 667 females, with a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 238 children aged 0–6 years in Nigistan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Nigistan village has 486 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Nigistan village is about 36.43%, with male literacy at 43.83% and female literacy at 28.79%.
  • There are around 232 households in Nigistan village.

Connectivity of Nigistan

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

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

Nearby Villages of Nigistan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nigistan

Where is Nigistan located?
Nigistan village is situated in Tral Tehsil, within the Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nigistan?
The Gram Panchayat of Nigistan is Nargistan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Nigistan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nigistan is 1,356, with 689 males and 667 females.
How many households are there in Nigistan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nigistan village has a total of 232 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nigistan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nigistan is 36.43%. The male literacy rate is 43.83%, while the female literacy rate is 28.79%.