Kachwa Muqam - Wagoora, Baramulla

Kachwa Muqam is a village situated in the Wagoora tehsil of Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from Kreeri and around 26 km from Baramulla. Kachwa Muqam A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachwa Muqam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachwa Muqam is 002484. The village covers a total geographical area of 455.3 hectares and falls under the 193109 pincode. Baramulla is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kachwa Muqam

According to the 2011 Census, Kachwa Muqam village had a total population of 3,448 people, including 1,740 males and 1,708 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 76.34% and female literacy at 54.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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 Population3,4481,7401,708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438231207
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)219106113
Literate Population1,9691,152817
Illiterate Population1,479588891

Nearby Villages of Kachwa Muqam

Kachwa Muqam 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 Kachwa Muqam

Kachwa Muqam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramulla to Kachwa Muqam is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachwa Muqam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kachwa Muqam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kachwa Muqam

Where is Kachwa Muqam located?

Kachwa Muqam village is located in Wagoora Tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kachwa Muqam?

The Gram Panchayat of Kachwa Muqam is Kachwa Muqam A.

What is the pincode of Kachwa Muqam?

The pincode of Kachwa Muqam is 193109.

What is the population of Kachwa Muqam?

Kachwa Muqam had a total population of 3,448, including 1,740 males and 1,708 females.

How many households are there in Kachwa Muqam?

Kachwa Muqam had 604 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kachwa Muqam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kachwa Muqam was 65.42%. Male literacy was 76.34% and female literacy was 54.43%.