Poshwan - Awantipora, Pulwama

Poshwan is a village situated in the Awantipora tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Awaintipora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Larmooh serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Poshwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poshwan is 002994. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.2 hectares and falls under the 192122 pincode. Awantipora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Poshwan 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 Poshwan

According to the 2011 Census, Poshwan village had a total population of 862 people, including 512 males and 350 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 684 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.86%, with male literacy at 86.43% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Poshwan

Poshwan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Poshwan

Poshwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Awantipora to Poshwan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Poshwan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poshwan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poshwan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Poshwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poshwan village are given below:

FAQs about Poshwan