Dringla - Karnah, Kupwara
Dringla is a village situated in the Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnah and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Teetwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dringla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dringla is 000350. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.5 hectares and falls under the 193225 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Dringla 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 Dringla
According to the 2011 Census, Dringla village had a total population of 918 people, including 476 males and 442 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.58%, with male literacy at 63.79% and female literacy at 28.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 454.
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 | 918 | 476 | 442 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 231 | 128 | 103 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 454 | 242 | 212 |
| Literate Population | 320 | 222 | 98 |
| Illiterate Population | 598 | 254 | 344 |
Nearby Villages of Dringla
Dringla 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 Dringla
Public transport in the Dringla is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Handwara to Dringla is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Dringla is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dringla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dringla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dringla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dringla village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dringla
Where is Dringla located?
Dringla village is located in Karnah Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dringla?
The Gram Panchayat of Dringla is Teetwal.
What is the pincode of Dringla?
The pincode of Dringla is 193225.
What is the population of Dringla?
Dringla had a total population of 918, including 476 males and 442 females.
How many households are there in Dringla?
Dringla had 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dringla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dringla was 46.58%. Male literacy was 63.79% and female literacy was 28.91%.