Teetwal - Karnah, Kupwara
Teetwal 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 96 km from the district headquarters in Kupwara. Teetwal village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Teetwal is 000331. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.9 hectares and falls under the 193225 pincode. Handwara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Teetwal 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 Teetwal
According to the 2011 Census, Teetwal village had a total population of 1,035 people, including 549 males and 486 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 89.89% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.
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 | 1,035 | 549 | 486 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 193 | 104 | 89 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 103 | 51 | 52 |
| Literate Population | 621 | 400 | 221 |
| Illiterate Population | 414 | 149 | 265 |
Nearby Villages of Teetwal
Teetwal 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 Teetwal
Public transport in the Teetwal is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Teetwal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Teetwal is about 96 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 Teetwal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Teetwal 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Teetwal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Teetwal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Teetwal
Where is Teetwal located?
Teetwal village is located in Karnah Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Teetwal?
Teetwal is its own Halqa Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Teetwal?
The pincode of Teetwal is 193225.
What is the population of Teetwal?
Teetwal had a total population of 1,035, including 549 males and 486 females.
How many households are there in Teetwal?
Teetwal had 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Teetwal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Teetwal was 73.75%. Male literacy was 89.89% and female literacy was 55.67%.