Naska - Bhaderwah, Doda
Naska is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baderwah and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Dugga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naska village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Naska is 004464. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.1 hectares and falls under the 182222 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Naska village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Naska
According to the 2011 Census, Naska village had a total population of 384 people, including 191 males and 193 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 92.26% and female literacy at 67.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.
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 | 384 | 191 | 193 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 67 | 36 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 178 | 82 | 96 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 253 | 143 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 131 | 48 | 83 |
Nearby Villages of Naska
Naska 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 Naska
Public transport in the Naska is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Naska is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Naska is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Naska
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Naska village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Naska
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Naska village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Naska
Where is Naska located?
Naska village is located in Bhaderwah Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Naska?
The Gram Panchayat of Naska is Dugga.
What is the pincode of Naska?
The pincode of Naska is 182222.
What is the population of Naska?
Naska had a total population of 384, including 191 males and 193 females.
How many households are there in Naska?
Naska had 74 households.
What is the literacy rate in Naska?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naska was 79.81%. Male literacy was 92.26% and female literacy was 67.90%.