Ujroo - Dooru, Anantnag
Ujroo is a village situated in the Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dooru and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Hiller serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujroo village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujroo is 003857. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.6 hectares and falls under the 192211 pincode. Qazigund is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Ujroo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Ujroo
As per Census 2011, Ujroo village has a total population of 2,467 people, consisting of 1,873 males and 594 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 317 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,956 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,088 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ujroo are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,467 | 1,873 | 594 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 264 | 143 | 121 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,088 | 1,084 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 41 | 41 | - |
| Literate Population | 1,956 | 1,632 | 324 |
| Illiterate Population | 511 | 241 | 270 |
Nearby Villages of Ujroo
Ujroo is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ujroo
Ujroo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. Ujroo has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Qazigund to Ujroo is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Ujroo is about 25 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 Ujroo
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ujroo village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ujroo
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ujroo village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ujroo
Where is Ujroo located?
Ujroo village is located in Dooru Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ujroo?
The Gram Panchayat of Ujroo is Hiller.
What is the pincode of Ujroo?
The pincode of Ujroo is 192211.
What is the population of Ujroo?
Ujroo has a total population of 2,467, including 1,873 males and 594 females.
How many households are there in Ujroo?
There are 150 households in Ujroo.
What is the literacy rate in Ujroo?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ujroo is 79.29%. Male literacy is 87.13% and female literacy is 54.55%.