Noorpora - Awantipora, Pulwama
Noorpora is a village situated in the Awantipora tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Awaintipora and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Noorpora - I serves as the Gram Panchayat for Noorpora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Noorpora is 002999. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.8 hectares and falls under the 192122 pincode. Awantipora is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Noorpora 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 Noorpora
According to the 2011 Census, Noorpora village had a total population of 5,674 people, including 2,924 males and 2,750 females, living in 962 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 78.44% and female literacy at 59.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.
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 | 5,674 | 2,924 | 2,750 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 790 | 429 | 361 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 64 | 40 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 3,372 | 1,957 | 1,415 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,302 | 967 | 1,335 |
Nearby Villages of Noorpora
Noorpora 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 Noorpora
Noorpora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Noorpora.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Awantipora to Noorpora is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Noorpora is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Noorpora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Noorpora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Noorpora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Noorpora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Noorpora
Where is Noorpora located?
Noorpora village is located in Awantipora Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Noorpora?
The Gram Panchayat of Noorpora is Noorpora - I.
What is the pincode of Noorpora?
The pincode of Noorpora is 192122.
What is the population of Noorpora?
Noorpora had a total population of 5,674, including 2,924 males and 2,750 females.
How many households are there in Noorpora?
Noorpora had 962 households.
What is the literacy rate in Noorpora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Noorpora was 69.04%. Male literacy was 78.44% and female literacy was 59.23%.