Rafiabad Tehsil - Baramulla, Jammu And Kashmir
Rafiabad is an administrative tehsil in the Baramulla district of Jammu And Kashmir, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rafiabad is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 113 km², including 107.34 km² rural area and 6.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rafiabad Tehsil
Rafiabad Tehsil has a total of 23 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balham Thankanpora | Rural | Balhama |
| 2 | Bata Pora Najar | Rural | Bakhipora |
| 3 | Braman | Rural | Braman |
| 4 | Bran Dub | Rural | Brandub |
| 5 | Chij Hama | Rural | Chijama |
| 6 | Dachan Pora | Rural | Wanpora |
| 7 | Gali Bal | Rural | Braman |
| 8 | Huma Dub | Rural | Panzalla |
| 9 | Khah Moh | Rural | Khahmoo |
| 10 | Khushipora | Rural | Patoosa |
| 11 | Kutru Nari Bal | Rural | Kutroo-Naribal |
| 12 | Ladi Angan | Rural | Kutroo-Naribal |
| 13 | Logriwal Pora | Rural | Tragpora |
| 14 | Ludhu Lodura | Rural | Ladu Ladoora |
| 15 | Maqboolabad | Rural | Vohlutra |
| 16 | Panzulla Gund Bal | Rural | Panzalla |
| 17 | Patoosa | Rural | Patoosa |
| 18 | Rohama | Rural | Rohama B |
| 19 | Sail Kote | Rural | Sailikote |
| 20 | Sari Para Budden | Rural | Saripara |
| 21 | Shutloo | Rural | Shutloo |
| 22 | Tragapora | Rural | Tragpora |
| 23 | Wanpora | Rural | Wanpora |
Population of Rafiabad Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Rafiabad Tehsil has a total population of 92,639 people, consisting of 47,728 males and 44,911 females. There are 14,178 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 817 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,639 | 85,624 | 7,015 |
| Male Population | 47,728 | 43,789 | 3,939 |
| Female Population | 44,911 | 41,835 | 3,076 |
| Total Households | 14,178 | 13,246 | 932 |
| Population Density | 817 / km² | 798 / km² | 1,169 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 50,857 literate people and 13,893 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 860 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,893 | 13,166 | 727 |
| Literate Population | 50,857 | 46,166 | 4,691 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,782 | 39,458 | 2,324 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 860 | 852 | 8 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.