Khan Pora - Handwara, Kupwara
Khan Pora is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Handwara and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Sodal serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Khan Pora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khan Pora is 000170. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.4 hectares and falls under the 193101 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Khan Pora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Khan Pora
According to the 2011 Census, Khan Pora village had a total population of 1,068 people, including 570 males and 498 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.69%, with male literacy at 62.42% and female literacy at 42.04%.
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 | 1,068 | 570 | 498 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 121 | 75 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 499 | 309 | 190 |
| Illiterate Population | 569 | 261 | 308 |
Nearby Villages of Khan Pora
Khan 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 Khan Pora
Khan Pora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Khan Pora is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Khan Pora is about 22 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 Khan Pora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khan Pora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khan 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 Khan 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 Khan Pora
Where is Khan Pora located?
Khan Pora village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Khan Pora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Khan Pora is Sodal.
What is the pincode of Khan Pora?
The pincode of Khan Pora is 193101.
What is the population of Khan Pora?
Khan Pora had a total population of 1,068, including 570 males and 498 females.
How many households are there in Khan Pora?
Khan Pora had 163 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khan Pora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khan Pora was 52.69%. Male literacy was 62.42% and female literacy was 42.04%.