Nowgam - Marwah, Kishtwar

Nowgam is a village situated in the Marwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwah and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kishtwar. Nowpachi-b serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Nowgam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nowgam is 004740. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.3 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kokernag is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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 Kishtwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nowgam

According to the 2011 Census, Nowgam village had a total population of 415 people, including 199 males and 216 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.37%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 50.84%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nowgam

Nowgam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Nowgam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nowgam. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kokernag to Nowgam is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Nowgam is about 15 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 Nowgam

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

Health Facilities in 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 Nowgam village are given below:

FAQs about Nowgam