Mirhama - Kulgam

Mirhama is a village situated in the Kulgam tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 4 km from Kulgam, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mirhama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirhama is 003992. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.7 hectares and falls under the 192231 pincode. Kulgam is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Mirhama

As per Census 2011, Mirhama village has a total population of 2,524 people, consisting of 1,261 males and 1,263 females. The village has 523 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 411 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,288 literate and 1,236 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mirhama are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mirhama

Mirhama 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 Mirhama

Mirhama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kulgam to Mirhama is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kulgam to Mirhama is about 4 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 Mirhama

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

Health Facilities in Mirhama

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

FAQs about Mirhama