Nowshehra: A Town and Tehsil in Rajouri district
District → Rajouri
State → Jammu & Kashmir
Nowshehra is a town and Tehsil in the Rajouri district of the Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a Tehsil is a subdivision of a district responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a specific area within the district. Tehsils play a crucial role in the local governance structure, contributing significantly to the development and administration of their communities.
According to the 2011 census The total area of Nowshehra Tehsil is 482 km², with a population of 89416 people. The population density is 185 inhabitants per square kilometre, and there are approximately 18323 houses in the sub district.
Nowshehra Tehsil comprises about 55 villages. Below is a list of these villages along with information about their respective gram panchayats and the nearest town:
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anwas Bhandar | Laroka | Nowshera (22 km) |
| 2 | Bagnoti | Bagnoti | Nowshera (8 km) |
| 3 | Bhajnoa | Bhajnowa | Nowshera (5 km) |
| 4 | Bohani | Bhawani A | Nowshera (22 km) |
| 5 | Chahi | Langer | Nowshera (18 km) |
| 6 | Chak Jaralan | Chak Jarallan | Nowshera (7 km) |
| 7 | Chak Sarkar | Deeing | Nowshera (17 km) |
| 8 | Chak Sarkari | Q Dharal | Nowshera (13 km) |
| 9 | Chovki Handan | Chowki | Nowshera (11 km) |
| 10 | Dabbar | Dabber | Nowshehra (6 km) |
| 11 | Darbote | Laroka | Nowshera (70 km) |
| 12 | Dhanaka | Dhanaka | Nowshera (11 km) |
| 13 | Dharat | Dharat | Nowshera (24 km) |
| 14 | Dhing | Deeing | Nowshera (17 km) |
| 15 | Dohgani | Nowshera (12 km) | |
| 16 | Dundersar | Dandaser | Nowshera (12 km) |
| 17 | Dura Hala | Gagrote | Nowshera (12 km) |
| 18 | Forest Block | Nowshehra (13 km) | |
| 19 | Gagrot | Gagrote | Nowshera (13 km) |
| 20 | Ghania | Langer | Nowshera (14 km) |
| 21 | Gurah Sahib Singh | Nonial Upper | Nowshera |
| 22 | Hidayat Pura | Nowshera (18 km) | |
| 23 | Hunjana Khanka | H Khanka | Nowshehra |
| 24 | Hunjana Thakra | H Thakra | Nowshera (3 km) |
| 25 | Inayat Pur | Rajpur Bhatta | Nowshera (28 km) |
| 26 | Jajot Kandu | Pukherni | Nowshera (24 km) |
| 27 | Janjua Pogla | Laroka | Nowshera (71 km) |
| 28 | Kalal | Deeing | Nowshera (19 km) |
| 29 | Kalar | Nowshera (18 km) | |
| 30 | Kalsian | Kalsian | Nowshera (18 km) |
| 31 | Kanaheat | Bhawani A | Nowshera (24 km) |
| 32 | Khambah | Bhawani B | Nowshera (28 km) |
| 33 | Kothara Jagir | Nowshera (12 km) | |
| 34 | Lam | Lam | Nowshera (20 km) |
| 35 | Lambehri | Lamberi East | Nowshera (15 km) |
| 36 | Langar | Langer | Nowshera (11 km) |
| 37 | Laroka | Laroka | Nowshera (25 km) |
| 38 | Man Pur | Dhanaka | Nowshera (13 km) |
| 39 | Mangal Devi | M Devi A | Nowshera (14 km) |
| 40 | Mangote | Mangiot | Nowshera (12 km) |
| 41 | Mohra Kampla | Kampla | Nowshera (19 km) |
| 42 | Narian | Nowshera (15 km) | |
| 43 | Nunial | Nonial Lower | Nowshera (5 km) |
| 44 | Pandori | Nowshera (20 km) | |
| 45 | Pokharni | Pukherni | Nowshera (30 km) |
| 46 | Potha | Dabber | Nowshehra (8 km) |
| 47 | Qila Darhal | Q Dharal | Nowshera (19 km) |
| 48 | Raj Pur Kamila | Rajpur Bhatta | Nowshera (28 km) |
| 49 | Rajal | Rajal A | Nowshera (6 km) |
| 50 | Rajoa | Lam | Rajouri (67 km) |
| 51 | Sariah | Khamba | Nowshera (28 km) |
| 52 | Sihal | Seyal | Nowshera (17 km) |
| 53 | Singh Pura | Nowshera (12 km) | |
| 54 | Thil Hakima | Rajal B | Nowshera (8 km) |
| 55 | Wand Mohra | Pukherni | Nowshera (29 km) |
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79008 | 10408 | 89416 |
| Male Population | 42417 | 7729 | 50146 |
| Female Population | 36591 | 2679 | 39270 | Population Density | 165 / km² | 2248 / km² | 185 / km² |
The distribution of households in the Nowshehra is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 17040 | 1283 | 18323 |
Q: What is Nowshehra?
A: Nowshehra is a town and in the Rajouri district of the Jammu & Kashmir.
Q: What is the total area of Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The total area of Nowshehra Tehsil is 482 km².
Q: What is the population of Nowshehra Tehsil according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the population of Nowshehra Tehsil is 89416.
Q: What is the population density of Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The population density of Nowshehra Tehsil is 185 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Q: How many houses are there in Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: There are approximately 18323 houses in Nowshehra Tehsil.
Q: How many villages are there in Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: There are about 55 villages in Nowshehra Tehsil.
Q: Which is the largest village by population in Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The largest village by population in Nowshehra Tehsil is Lambehri, with 6150 people.
Q: Which is the smallest village by population in Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The smallest village by population in Nowshehra Tehsil is Chahi, with 0 people.
Q: Which is the largest village by area in Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The largest village by area in Nowshehra Tehsil is Khambah, with 3671 km².
Q: Which is the smallest village by area in Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The smallest village by area in Nowshehra Tehsil is Forest Block, with 0 km².
Q: What is the male population of Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The male population of Nowshehra Tehsil is 50146.
Q: What is the female population of Nowshehra Tehsil?
A: The female population of Nowshehra Tehsil is 39270.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population of less than 100?
A: There are 6 villages in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population of less than 100.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population between 100 and 499?
A: There are 10 villages in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population between 100 and 499.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population between 500 and 999?
A: There are 6 villages in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population between 500 and 999.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population between 1000 and 1999?
A: There are 22 villages in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population between 1000 and 1999.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population between 2000 and 2999?
A: There is 7 village in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population between 2000 and 2999.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population between 4000 and 4999?
A: There is 2 village in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population between 4000 and 4999.
Q: How many villages in Nowshehra Tehsil have a population of 5000 and above?
A: There is 2 village in Nowshehra Tehsil with a population of 5000 and above.
| Total Population | Villages in Sub District Of Nowshehra |
|---|---|
| Less than 100 | 6 |
| 100-499 | 10 |
| 500-999 | 6 |
| 1000-1999 | 22 |
| 2000-2999 | 7 |
| 4000-4999 | 2 |
| 5000 And Above | 2 |
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