Now Gam - Pahalgam, Anantnag
Now Gam is a village situated in the Pahalgam tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pahalgam and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Nowgam -a serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Now Gam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Now Gam is 003571. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.8 hectares and falls under the 192126 pincode. Ashmuqam is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Now Gam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pahalgam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Now Gam
According to the 2011 Census, Now Gam village had a total population of 398 people, including 205 males and 193 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.83%, with male literacy at 91.62% and female literacy at 61.49%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 398 | 205 | 193 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 70 | 38 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 252 | 153 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 146 | 52 | 94 |
Nearby Villages of Now Gam
Now Gam 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 Now Gam
Now Gam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashmuqam to Now Gam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Now Gam is about 23 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 Now Gam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Now Gam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Now Gam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Now Gam 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Now Gam
Where is Now Gam located?
Now Gam village is located in Pahalgam Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Now Gam?
The Halqa Panchayat of Now Gam is Nowgam -a.
What is the pincode of Now Gam?
The pincode of Now Gam is 192126.
What is the population of Now Gam?
Now Gam had a total population of 398, including 205 males and 193 females.
How many households are there in Now Gam?
Now Gam had 55 households.
What is the literacy rate in Now Gam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Now Gam was 76.83%. Male literacy was 91.62% and female literacy was 61.49%.