Water Khani - Handwara, Kupwara
Water Khani is a village situated in the Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from Kupwara and around 8 km from Kupwara. Waterkhani serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Water Khani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Water Khani is 000110. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.1 hectares and falls under the 193222 pincode. Kupwara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Water Khani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Water Khani
According to the 2011 Census, Water Khani village had a total population of 969 people, including 481 males and 488 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.85%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 67.06%.
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 | 969 | 481 | 488 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 134 | 68 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 625 | 342 | 283 |
| Illiterate Population | 344 | 139 | 205 |
Transport and Connectivity of Water Khani
Water Khani 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 | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kupwara to Water Khani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Water Khani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Water Khani 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 Water Khani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Water Khani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Water Khani
Where is Water Khani located?
Water Khani village is located in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Water Khani?
The Halqa Panchayat of Water Khani is Waterkhani.
What is the pincode of Water Khani?
The pincode of Water Khani is 193222.
What is the population of Water Khani?
Water Khani had a total population of 969, including 481 males and 488 females.
How many households are there in Water Khani?
Water Khani had 152 households.
What is the literacy rate in Water Khani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Water Khani was 74.85%. Male literacy was 82.81% and female literacy was 67.06%.