Carpora - Charar- E- Shrief, Budgam
Carpora is a village situated in the Charar- E- Shrief tehsil of Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from Charar-e-shreif and around 12 km from Budgam. Shankerpora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Carpora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Carpora is 000841. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.5 hectares and falls under the 191112 pincode. Charar-e-sharief is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Carpora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chrar-i-sharief Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Carpora
According to the 2011 Census, Carpora village had a total population of 757 people, including 413 males and 344 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.73%, with male literacy at 77.54% and female literacy at 49.83%.
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 | 757 | 413 | 344 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 136 | 79 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 402 | 259 | 143 |
| Illiterate Population | 355 | 154 | 201 |
Nearby Villages of Carpora
Carpora 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 Carpora
Carpora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Charar-e-sharief to Carpora is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Budgam to Carpora 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 Carpora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Carpora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Carpora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Carpora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Carpora
Where is Carpora located?
Carpora village is located in Charar- E- Shrief Tehsil, Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Carpora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Carpora is Shankerpora.
What is the pincode of Carpora?
The pincode of Carpora is 191112.
What is the population of Carpora?
Carpora had a total population of 757, including 413 males and 344 females.
How many households are there in Carpora?
Carpora had 85 households.
What is the literacy rate in Carpora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Carpora was 64.73%. Male literacy was 77.54% and female literacy was 49.83%.