Goori Kadal - Awantipora, Pulwama
Goori Kadal is a village situated in the Awantipora tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Awaintipora and around 21 km from the district headquarters in ]pulwama. Shahabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goori Kadal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Goori Kadal is 002990. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.6 hectares and falls under the 192122 pincode. Tral is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Goori Kadal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tral Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Goori Kadal
According to the 2011 Census, Goori Kadal village had a total population of 372 people, including 236 males and 136 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 576 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.48%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 49.09%.
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 | 372 | 236 | 136 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 115 | 89 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 176 | 122 | 54 |
| Illiterate Population | 196 | 114 | 82 |
Nearby Villages of Goori Kadal
Goori Kadal 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 Goori Kadal
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tral to Goori Kadal is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from ]pulwama to Goori Kadal is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Goori Kadal
Where is Goori Kadal located?
Goori Kadal village is located in Awantipora Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Goori Kadal?
The Gram Panchayat of Goori Kadal is Shahabad.
What is the pincode of Goori Kadal?
The pincode of Goori Kadal is 192122.
What is the population of Goori Kadal?
Goori Kadal had a total population of 372, including 236 males and 136 females.
How many households are there in Goori Kadal?
Goori Kadal had 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Goori Kadal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goori Kadal was 68.48%. Male literacy was 82.99% and female literacy was 49.09%.