Chanipora Payen - Karnah, Kupwara
Chanipora Payen is a village situated in the Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnah and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Chanipora B serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanipora Payen village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanipora Payen is 000355. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.8 hectares and falls under the 193225 pincode. Kupwara is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.
Chanipora Payen village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karnah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chanipora Payen
According to the 2011 Census, Chanipora Payen village had a total population of 884 people, including 481 males and 403 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.49%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 59.38%.
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 | 884 | 481 | 403 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 122 | 71 | 51 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 560 | 351 | 209 |
| Illiterate Population | 324 | 130 | 194 |
Nearby Villages of Chanipora Payen
Chanipora Payen 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 Chanipora Payen
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kupwara to Chanipora Payen is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Chanipora Payen
Where is Chanipora Payen located?
Chanipora Payen village is located in Karnah Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chanipora Payen?
The Gram Panchayat of Chanipora Payen is Chanipora B.
What is the pincode of Chanipora Payen?
The pincode of Chanipora Payen is 193225.
What is the population of Chanipora Payen?
Chanipora Payen had a total population of 884, including 481 males and 403 females.
How many households are there in Chanipora Payen?
Chanipora Payen had 164 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chanipora Payen?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanipora Payen was 73.49%. Male literacy was 85.61% and female literacy was 59.38%.