Now Bugh - Devsar, Kulgam

Now Bugh 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. Panchgam serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Now Bugh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Now Bugh is 004033. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.1 hectares and falls under the 192231 pincode. Qazigund is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Now Bugh 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 Now Bugh

According to the 2011 Census, Now Bugh village had a total population of 648 people, including 312 males and 336 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.77%, with male literacy at 67.42% and female literacy at 43.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Now Bugh

Now Bugh 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 Now Bugh

Now Bugh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Now Bugh.

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

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

Health Facilities in Now Bugh

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

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