Khankah - Awantipora, Pulwama
Khankah 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 20 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Shahabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khankah village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khankah is 002989. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 192122 pincode. Awantipora is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Khankah 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 Khankah
According to the 2011 Census, Khankah village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 594 males and 492 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 86.16% and female literacy at 62.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.
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 | 1,086 | 594 | 492 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 182 | 110 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 679 | 417 | 262 |
| Illiterate Population | 407 | 177 | 230 |
Nearby Villages of Khankah
Khankah 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 Khankah
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Awantipora to Khankah is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Khankah is about 20 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 Khankah
Where is Khankah located?
Khankah village is located in Awantipora Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khankah?
The Gram Panchayat of Khankah is Shahabad.
What is the pincode of Khankah?
The pincode of Khankah is 192122.
What is the population of Khankah?
Khankah had a total population of 1,086, including 594 males and 492 females.
How many households are there in Khankah?
Khankah had 182 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khankah?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khankah was 75.11%. Male literacy was 86.16% and female literacy was 62.38%.