Woyen - Barbugh Imam Sahib, Shopian

Woyen is a village situated in the Barbugh Imam Sahib tehsil of Shopian district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from Shopian and around 8 km from Shopian. Sangran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Woyen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Woyen is 003414. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.4 hectares and falls under the 192303 pincode. Shopiyan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Woyen village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wachi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Woyen

As per Census 2011, Woyen village has a total population of 755 people, consisting of 376 males and 379 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 360 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Woyen are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population755376379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1366967
Literate Population395226169
Illiterate Population360150210

Nearby Villages of Woyen

Woyen 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 Woyen

Woyen is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Woyen.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shopiyan to Woyen is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shopian to Woyen is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Woyen

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Woyen

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Woyen

Where is Woyen located?

Woyen village is located in Barbugh Imam Sahib Tehsil, Shopian district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Woyen?

The Gram Panchayat of Woyen is Sangran.

What is the pincode of Woyen?

The pincode of Woyen is 192303.

What is the population of Woyen?

Woyen has a total population of 755, including 376 males and 379 females.

How many households are there in Woyen?

There are 99 households in Woyen.

What is the literacy rate in Woyen?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Woyen is 52.32%. Male literacy is 60.11% and female literacy is 44.59%.