Badkoot Machipora - Handwara, Kupwara
Badkoot Machipora is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Handwara and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Machipora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Badkoot Machipora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkoot Machipora is 000214. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.4 hectares and falls under the 193221 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Badkoot Machipora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Badkoot Machipora
According to the 2011 Census, Badkoot Machipora village had a total population of 2,011 people, including 1,020 males and 991 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.03%, with male literacy at 79.48% and female literacy at 58.21%.
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 | 2,011 | 1,020 | 991 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 287 | 143 | 144 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,190 | 697 | 493 |
| Illiterate Population | 821 | 323 | 498 |
Nearby Villages of Badkoot Machipora
Badkoot Machipora 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 Badkoot Machipora
Badkoot Machipora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Handwara to Badkoot Machipora is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Badkoot Machipora 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 Badkoot Machipora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badkoot Machipora 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 Badkoot Machipora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badkoot Machipora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Badkoot Machipora
Where is Badkoot Machipora located?
Badkoot Machipora village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Badkoot Machipora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Badkoot Machipora is Machipora.
What is the pincode of Badkoot Machipora?
The pincode of Badkoot Machipora is 193221.
What is the population of Badkoot Machipora?
Badkoot Machipora had a total population of 2,011, including 1,020 males and 991 females.
How many households are there in Badkoot Machipora?
Badkoot Machipora had 320 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badkoot Machipora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badkoot Machipora was 69.03%. Male literacy was 79.48% and female literacy was 58.21%.