Darwan Nowgam - Charar- E- Shrief, Budgam
Darwan Nowgam is a village situated in the Charar- E- Shrief tehsil of Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from Charar-e-shreif and around 37 km from Budgam. Darwan serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Darwan Nowgam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darwan Nowgam is 000837. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.2 hectares and falls under the 191112 pincode. Charar-e-sharief is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Darwan Nowgam 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 Darwan Nowgam
According to the 2011 Census, Darwan Nowgam village had a total population of 5,951 people, including 3,224 males and 2,727 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.77%, with male literacy at 41.42% and female literacy at 24.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.
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 | 5,951 | 3,224 | 2,727 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,663 | 933 | 730 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 247 | 107 | 140 |
| Literate Population | 1,448 | 949 | 499 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,503 | 2,275 | 2,228 |
Nearby Villages of Darwan Nowgam
Darwan Nowgam 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 Darwan Nowgam
Darwan Nowgam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| 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 Darwan Nowgam is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Budgam to Darwan Nowgam is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darwan Nowgam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darwan Nowgam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Darwan Nowgam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darwan Nowgam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darwan Nowgam
Where is Darwan Nowgam located?
Darwan Nowgam village is located in Charar- E- Shrief Tehsil, Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Darwan Nowgam?
The Halqa Panchayat of Darwan Nowgam is Darwan.
What is the pincode of Darwan Nowgam?
The pincode of Darwan Nowgam is 191112.
What is the population of Darwan Nowgam?
Darwan Nowgam had a total population of 5,951, including 3,224 males and 2,727 females.
How many households are there in Darwan Nowgam?
Darwan Nowgam had 666 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darwan Nowgam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darwan Nowgam was 33.77%. Male literacy was 41.42% and female literacy was 24.99%.