The Census village code of Forest Block is 002957. The village is in Lar Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir.
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Forest Block village overview
Forest Block is recorded in Lar Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census 2011 village code is 002957. This code helps identify the correct village when names are repeated.
The Census record reports a population of 1,457, 240 households, an area of 44.90 hectares, and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
Other reported location details include CD block Ganderbal and the nearest reported statutory town is Ganderbal, 11 km away.
Quick facts
- Village
- Forest Block
- Village code
- 002957
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Lar
- District
- Ganderbal
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,457
- Households
- 240
- Sex ratio
- 915 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 44.90 hectares
- Population density
- 3,245 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- This detail is not reported in the available source data.
Census code and location hierarchy
The village code is the main Census identifier for Forest Block. Use the district and sub-district codes to confirm the record when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 01
- District code
- 011
- Sub-district code
- 00045
- Village code
- 002957
How to read this Forest Block village page
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- Confirm the village using its district, sub-district and Census village code.
- Treat population, households, area and sex ratio as Census 2011 values.
- A blank facility field means the available source did not report that detail.
- Verify present-day facilities, boundaries and official use with the relevant authority.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Forest Block |
| Census village code | 002957 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Ganderbal district |
| District code | 011 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Lar Tehsil |
| Sub-district code | 00045 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,457 |
| Households | 240 |
| Male population | 761 |
| Female population | 696 |
| Sex ratio | 915 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 135 |
| Area | 44.90 hectares |
| Population density | 3,245 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Ganderbal |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Ganderbal |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 11 km |
Facilities and amenities in Forest Block
These are historical Census 2011 source fields, not a statement of current service availability.
The source reports 11 of 32 selected facility fields. 1 indicate availability or a positive count. 7 indicate absence or a zero count. A blank field only means that the source did not report it.
Reported categories: Education, Water and sanitation, Banking and public services, Power
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| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Not available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | 0 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | 0 hours/day |
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| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 16.20 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 6 hectares |
| Net area sown | 22.70 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 17.90 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 4.80 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 4.80 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Forest Block in Jammu and Kashmir. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Forest Block name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Forest Block?
The Census village code of Forest Block is 002957.
Where is Forest Block village?
Forest Block village is in Lar Tehsil (sub-district) of Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Forest Block?
The source reports a population of 1,457 for Forest Block.
What is the sex ratio of Forest Block?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Forest Block is 915 females per 1,000 males.
This page uses the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, area, facilities, and PIN code are shown as reported. Sex ratio and population density are calculated only from reported values.