Chak Wazoo - Devsar, Kulgam

Chak Wazoo is a village situated in the Devsar tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from Kulgam and around 20 km from Kulgam. Waripora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Chak Wazoo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Wazoo is 004034. The village covers a total geographical area of 6.1 hectares and falls under the 192231 pincode. Qazigund is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chak Wazoo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chak Wazoo

According to the 2011 Census, Chak Wazoo village had a total population of 377 people, including 192 males and 185 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.00%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 56.16%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chak Wazoo

Chak Wazoo 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 Chak Wazoo

Chak Wazoo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Qazigund to Chak Wazoo is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kulgam to Chak Wazoo is about 20 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 Chak Wazoo

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

Health Facilities in Chak Wazoo

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak Wazoo village are given below:

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