Waghama - Bijbehara, Anantnag

Waghama is a village situated in the Bijbehara tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijebehara and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Waghama Bala serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Waghama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghama is 003597. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.6 hectares and falls under the 192124 pincode. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Waghama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijbehara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waghama

According to the 2011 Census, Waghama village had a total population of 5,429 people, including 2,696 males and 2,733 females, living in 726 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.44%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 50.06%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Waghama

Waghama is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Waghama

Waghama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beijbehara to Waghama is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Waghama is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waghama

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Waghama village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Waghama

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Waghama village are given below:

FAQs about Waghama