Nut Noosa - Handwara, Kupwara
Nut Noosa is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Handwara and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Nutnussa A serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Nut Noosa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nut Noosa is 000166. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.2 hectares and falls under the 193221 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Nut Noosa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Nut Noosa
According to the 2011 Census, Nut Noosa village had a total population of 5,082 people, including 2,655 males and 2,427 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.35%, with male literacy at 73.78% and female literacy at 52.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
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 | 5,082 | 2,655 | 2,427 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 976 | 531 | 445 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,601 | 1,567 | 1,034 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,481 | 1,088 | 1,393 |
Nearby Villages of Nut Noosa
Nut Noosa 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 Nut Noosa
Nut Noosa 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 Nut Noosa is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Nut Noosa is about 10 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 Nut Noosa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nut Noosa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Nut Noosa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nut Noosa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Nut Noosa
Where is Nut Noosa located?
Nut Noosa village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Nut Noosa?
The Halqa Panchayat of Nut Noosa is Nutnussa A.
What is the pincode of Nut Noosa?
The pincode of Nut Noosa is 193221.
What is the population of Nut Noosa?
Nut Noosa had a total population of 5,082, including 2,655 males and 2,427 females.
How many households are there in Nut Noosa?
Nut Noosa had 708 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nut Noosa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nut Noosa was 63.35%. Male literacy was 73.78% and female literacy was 52.17%.