Geeri Pora - Handwara, Kupwara
Geeri Pora is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Handwara and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Shogpora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Geeri Pora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Geeri Pora is 000154. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.2 hectares and falls under the 193501 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Geeri Pora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Geeri Pora
According to the 2011 Census, Geeri Pora village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 633 males and 610 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.67%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 45.24%.
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 | 1,243 | 633 | 610 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 209 | 103 | 106 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 648 | 420 | 228 |
| Illiterate Population | 595 | 213 | 382 |
Nearby Villages of Geeri Pora
Geeri 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 Geeri Pora
Geeri 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 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 Geeri Pora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Geeri Pora is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Geeri Pora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Geeri Pora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Geeri 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 Geeri 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 Geeri Pora
Where is Geeri Pora located?
Geeri Pora village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Geeri Pora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Geeri Pora is Shogpora.
What is the pincode of Geeri Pora?
The pincode of Geeri Pora is 193501.
What is the population of Geeri Pora?
Geeri Pora had a total population of 1,243, including 633 males and 610 females.
How many households are there in Geeri Pora?
Geeri Pora had 184 households.
What is the literacy rate in Geeri Pora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Geeri Pora was 62.67%. Male literacy was 79.25% and female literacy was 45.24%.