Repora - Lar, Ganderbal
Repora is a village situated in the Lar tehsil of Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lar and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Gaderba;. Repora A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Repora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Repora is 002856. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.1 hectares and falls under the 191201 pincode. Ganderbal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Repora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ganderbal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Repora
According to the 2011 Census, Repora village had a total population of 2,822 people, including 1,500 males and 1,322 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.38%, with male literacy at 73.71% and female literacy at 51.31%.
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 | 2,822 | 1,500 | 1,322 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 416 | 203 | 213 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,525 | 956 | 569 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,297 | 544 | 753 |
Nearby Villages of Repora
Repora 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 Repora
Repora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| 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 Ganderbal to Repora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaderba; to Repora is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Repora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Repora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Repora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Repora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Repora
Where is Repora located?
Repora village is located in Lar Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Repora?
The Gram Panchayat of Repora is Repora A.
What is the pincode of Repora?
The pincode of Repora is 191201.
What is the population of Repora?
Repora had a total population of 2,822, including 1,500 males and 1,322 females.
How many households are there in Repora?
Repora had 438 households.
What is the literacy rate in Repora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Repora was 63.38%. Male literacy was 73.71% and female literacy was 51.31%.