Qazipora Patushi
Qazipora Patushi
قاضی پورہ پٹشی Patushi Qazipora | |
|---|---|
 View of Qazipora Patushi with surrounding mountains | |
| Coordinates: 34°25′21″N 74°36′06″E / 34.42250°N 74.60167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Bandipora |
| Tehsil | Bandipora |
| Subareas | Qazipora and Patushay |
| Established | 1960 (merged village) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • District Development Council | Kaunser Shafeeq (2020-present)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.58 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 8,096 (2,023 est.)[2] |
| • Density | 1,451/km2 (3,760/sq mi) |
| • Sex ratio | 942 ♀/1,000 ♂ |
| • Literacy rate | 72.15% (2,023) |
| Official Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| Spoken Languages | |
| • Vernacular | Kashmiri (94%), Urdu (5%), Others (1%)[3] |
| PIN | 193502[4] |
| Telephone code | 01957[5] |
| Vehicle registration | JK15[6] |
| Census code | 002750 |
| Climate | Cfa (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 1,200 mm annually |
| Avg. summer temperature | 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) |
| Website | bandipore |
Qazipora Patushi is a merged village in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Formed by the amalgamation of two historic villages - Patushay and Qazipora.[7]
Geography
Qazipora Patushi is situated at an elevation of 1,590 m (5,220 ft) above sea level, covering a total area of 5.58 km2 (558 ha; 2.15 sq mi). The village lies:
- 8 km northwest of Bandipora town
- 65 km north of Srinagar
- Along the banks of the Madhumati River, a tributary of the Jhelum River[8]
The terrain is characterized by:
- Alluvial plains (60% of area)
- Gentle slopes (30%)
- Rocky outcrops (10%)
Demographics
As per the 2023 village survey conducted by the Bandipora District Administration:[2]
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,096 | 4,171 | 3,925 |
| 0-6 years | 1,421 | 732 | 689 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Literates | 5,841 | 3,221 | 2,620 |
| Workers | 3,215 | 2,102 | 1,113 |
Population Growth
| Year | Population | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,812 | - |
| 1991 | 5,673 | 17.89% |
| 2001 | 6,517 | 14.88% |
| 2011 | 7,229 | 10.93% |
| 2023 | 8,096 | 12.00% |
Religion and Caste
- Caste composition:
- Gujjar: 12% of population
- Schedule Tribe: 0.4% (32 individuals)
- No Schedule Caste population
Economy
The village economy is primarily agrarian with:
Agriculture
- Land Use (2023):[10]
- Total cultivable land: 420 hectares
- Irrigated area: 380 hectares
- Rainfed area: 40 hectares
References
- ^ "DDC Election Results 2020". Greater Kashmir. 22 December 2020.
- ^ a b Blockwise Village Statistics (Report). Bandipora District Administration. 2023. p. 17.
- ^ "Linguistic Survey of Kashmir Valley". Journal of Kashmiri Studies. 12 (2): 45. 2021.
- ^ "India Post PIN Search". India Post.
- ^ "STD Codes of Jammu and Kashmir". BSNL.
- ^ "JK Transport Department". Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
- ^ Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladakh. Government Press. 1975. p. 213.
- ^ Survey of India Map 43K/6 (Map). 1:50,000. Survey of India. 2018.
- ^ Religious Census of Bandipora District (Report). District Statistical Handbook. 2023. p. 88.
- ^ Agriculture Census 2022-23 (Report). Directorate of Agriculture, Kashmir. p. 34.