Narsinghpura - Kalakote, Rajouri
Narsinghpura is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalakote and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Soom serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Narsinghpura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Narsinghpura is 001490. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.7 hectares and falls under the 185202 pincode. Rajouri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Narsinghpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Narsinghpura
According to the 2011 Census, Narsinghpura village had a total population of 618 people, including 314 males and 304 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.53%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 59.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.
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 | 618 | 314 | 304 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 129 | 72 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 206 | 108 | 98 |
| Literate Population | 340 | 194 | 146 |
| Illiterate Population | 278 | 120 | 158 |
Nearby Villages of Narsinghpura
Narsinghpura 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 Narsinghpura
Public transport in the Narsinghpura is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajouri to Narsinghpura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Narsinghpura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Narsinghpura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Narsinghpura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narsinghpura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Narsinghpura
Where is Narsinghpura located?
Narsinghpura village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Narsinghpura?
The Halqa Panchayat of Narsinghpura is Soom.
What is the pincode of Narsinghpura?
The pincode of Narsinghpura is 185202.
What is the population of Narsinghpura?
Narsinghpura had a total population of 618, including 314 males and 304 females.
How many households are there in Narsinghpura?
Narsinghpura had 148 households.
What is the literacy rate in Narsinghpura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narsinghpura was 69.53%. Male literacy was 80.17% and female literacy was 59.11%.