D.K. Pora - Harmain, Shopian
D.K. Pora is a village situated in the Harmain tehsil of Shopian district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from Shopian and around 18 km from Shopian. D.k.pora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for D.K. Pora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of D.K. Pora is 003410. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 192303 pincode. Shopiyan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
D.K. Pora 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 D.K. Pora
According to the 2011 Census, D.K. Pora village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,148 males and 1,094 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.69%, with male literacy at 73.88% and female literacy at 51.08%.
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 | 2,242 | 1,148 | 1,094 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 355 | 187 | 168 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,183 | 710 | 473 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,059 | 438 | 621 |
Transport and Connectivity of D.K. Pora
D.K. Pora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| 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 Shopiyan to D.K. Pora is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shopian to D.K. Pora is about 18 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 D.K. Pora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for D.K. Pora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in D.K. Pora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving D.K. Pora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about D.K. Pora
Where is D.K. Pora located?
D.K. Pora village is located in Harmain Tehsil, Shopian district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of D.K. Pora?
The Halqa Panchayat of D.K. Pora is D.k.pora.
What is the pincode of D.K. Pora?
The pincode of D.K. Pora is 192303.
What is the population of D.K. Pora?
D.K. Pora had a total population of 2,242, including 1,148 males and 1,094 females.
How many households are there in D.K. Pora?
D.K. Pora had 420 households.
What is the literacy rate in D.K. Pora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of D.K. Pora was 62.69%. Male literacy was 73.88% and female literacy was 51.08%.