Now Pora - Devsar, Kulgam
Now Pora is a village situated in the Devsar tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devsar and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kulgam. Nowpora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Now Pora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Now Pora is 004044. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.1 hectares and falls under the 192231 pincode. Devsar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Now Pora 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 Pora
According to the 2011 Census, Now Pora village had a total population of 1,900 people, including 973 males and 927 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.82%, with male literacy at 73.92% and female literacy at 55.48%.
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 | 1,900 | 973 | 927 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 348 | 187 | 161 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,006 | 581 | 425 |
| Illiterate Population | 894 | 392 | 502 |
Nearby Villages of Now Pora
Now Pora 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 Pora
Now Pora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Now Pora.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devsar to Now Pora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kulgam to Now Pora is about 12 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 Pora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Now Pora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Now Pora
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 Pora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Now Pora
Where is Now Pora located?
Now Pora village is located in Devsar Tehsil, Kulgam district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Now Pora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Now Pora is Nowpora.
What is the pincode of Now Pora?
The pincode of Now Pora is 192231.
What is the population of Now Pora?
Now Pora had a total population of 1,900, including 973 males and 927 females.
How many households are there in Now Pora?
Now Pora had 295 households.
What is the literacy rate in Now Pora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Now Pora was 64.82%. Male literacy was 73.92% and female literacy was 55.48%.