The Census village code of Sarmarg is 000253. The village is in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.
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Sarmarg village overview
Sarmarg is recorded in Handwara Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census 2011 village code is 000253. This code helps identify the correct village when names are repeated.
The Census record reports a population of 2,003, 296 households, an area of 293.80 hectares, and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males.
Other reported location details include CD block Ramhal and the nearest reported statutory town is Handwara, 23 km away.
Quick facts
- Village
- Sarmarg
- Village code
- 000253
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Handwara
- District
- Kupwara
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,003
- Households
- 296
- Sex ratio
- 900 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 293.80 hectares
- Population density
- 682 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 Sarmarg. Use the district and sub-district codes to confirm the record when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 01
- District code
- 001
- Sub-district code
- 00002
- Village code
- 000253
How to read this Sarmarg village page
Use the identifiers first, then read demographic, facility and land-use sections in their historical source context.
- 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 | Sarmarg |
| Census village code | 000253 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Kupwara district |
| District code | 001 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Handwara Tehsil |
| Sub-district code | 00002 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,003 |
| Households | 296 |
| Male population | 1,054 |
| Female population | 949 |
| Sex ratio | 900 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 293.80 hectares |
| Population density | 682 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Ramhal |
| Gram panchayat | Lachan Pora |
| Nearest statutory town | Handwara |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 23 km |
Facilities and amenities in Sarmarg
These are historical Census 2011 source fields, not a statement of current service availability.
The source reports 32 of 32 selected facility fields. 8 indicate availability or a positive count. 24 indicate absence or a zero count. A blank field only means that the source did not report it.
Reported categories: Education, Health, Water and sanitation, Communication, Transport and roads, Banking and public services, Power
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| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 12 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 8 hours/day |
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| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 20.60 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 42.10 hectares |
| Net area sown | 231.10 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 229.50 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 1.60 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 1.60 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
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Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Sarmarg?
The Census village code of Sarmarg is 000253.
Where is Sarmarg village?
Sarmarg village is in Handwara Tehsil (sub-district) of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Sarmarg?
The source reports a population of 2,003 for Sarmarg.
What is the sex ratio of Sarmarg?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Sarmarg is 900 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.