Choti Pora - Handwara, Kupwara
Choti Pora is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Handwara and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Kargam serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Choti Pora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Choti Pora is 000291. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 193221 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Choti Pora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Choti Pora
According to the 2011 Census, Choti Pora village had a total population of 920 people, including 461 males and 459 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.77%, with male literacy at 81.59% and female literacy at 54.16%.
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 | 920 | 461 | 459 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 132 | 70 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 534 | 319 | 215 |
| Illiterate Population | 386 | 142 | 244 |
Transport and Connectivity of Choti Pora
Choti Pora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| 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 Choti Pora is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Choti Pora is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Choti Pora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Choti Pora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Choti 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 Choti Pora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Choti Pora
Where is Choti Pora located?
Choti Pora village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Choti Pora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Choti Pora is Kargam.
What is the pincode of Choti Pora?
The pincode of Choti Pora is 193221.
What is the population of Choti Pora?
Choti Pora had a total population of 920, including 461 males and 459 females.
How many households are there in Choti Pora?
Choti Pora had 148 households.
What is the literacy rate in Choti Pora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Choti Pora was 67.77%. Male literacy was 81.59% and female literacy was 54.16%.