District Kishtwar · Jammu & Kashmir

Tehsil Marwah

The Untouched Himalayan Paradise of the Chenab Valley

🏔️ Inner Himalayas  |  🌿 Marusudar River Valley  |  ♨️ Tatapani Hot Springs

~40,000

Population

21

Revenue Villages

307 km²

Area

2,000–2,200 m

Valley Floor Elevation

3,670 m

Margan Top Pass

100 km

Marwah–Anantnag Road

"Tucked deep inside the rugged embrace of the Great Himalayas, Tehsil Marwah is a place where time slows down — where ancient rock engravings whisper of lost civilisations, the Marusudar River hums through wide alluvial meadows, and forests alive with snow leopards and musk deer stretch to the edge of Zanskar. This is Kishtwar's most pristine valley — an untouched paradise waiting to be discovered."

Tehsil Marwah is one of the most beautiful and remote tehsils of the Chatroo Sub-Division in Kishtwar District, Jammu and Kashmir. Nestled amidst the mighty inner Himalayas and drained by the magnificent Marusudar River — the largest tributary of the Chenab — Marwah is renowned for its breathtaking alpine landscapes, lush green meadows, dense coniferous forests, snow-covered mountain peaks, and pristine glacier-fed rivers.

Often described as one of the hidden gems of the Chenab Valley, Marwah remains largely untouched by commercial tourism and offers visitors an experience of nature in its purest form. During the 1980s and early 1990s, Marwah Valley was a hotspot for trekkers from across India and Europe, who followed the classic high-mountain trail: Yourdoo → Methwan → Mundeksar → Panikhar (Kargil). Today, the valley is once again emerging as one of the finest trekking destinations in Jammu and Kashmir.

Geographical Location & Terrain

Tehsil Marwah lies in the north-western mountainous zone of District Kishtwar, hugging the eastern alpine boundaries of the Kashmir Valley and the southern edges of Ladakh. The tehsil is centered approximately at latitude 33°49′ N and longitude 75°55′ E. The main valley floor sits at an altitude ranging between 2,000 to 2,200 metres (6,500 to 7,200 feet) above sea level, while the surrounding snow-capped peaks exceed 4,500 metres.

The entire terrain is shaped and drained by the Marusudar River (locally known as the Mariv Sudir) — the largest tributary of the Chenab River. It snakes through the center of Marwah, carving wide, fertile alluvial plains that support local settlements before charging south through deep, narrow gorges towards the Chenab Valley below.

The tehsil covers approximately 307 square kilometres and is separated from the outside world by high mountain ridges passable only through seasonal foot trails and mountain passes — most notably the Margan Top (3,670 m) — which links Marwah to Kokernag in Anantnag district. The 100 km long Marwah–Warwan–Margan Top–Matigawran Road, thrown open in 2007 and connecting to Kokernag in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, remains the only surface link to the outside world.

Borders & Boundaries

North-West Warwan Valley

East Zanskar & Ladakh Mountain Ranges

South Dachhan & Kishtwar Tehsils

West Anantnag District, Kashmir Valley

Coordinates: 33.49° N, 75.55° E  | Elevation: 2,000–2,200 m (valley floor), peaks >4,500 m  | Area: ~307 km²  | Tehsil HQ: Nowpachi  | Sub-Division: Chatroo Sub-Division, Kishtwar

The Marusudar River — Lifeline of Marwah

The soul of Tehsil Marwah is the Marusudar River (locally celebrated as the Mariv Sudir), the largest tributary of the mighty Chenab River. As it flows through the heart of Marwah, the Marusudar carves wide, fertile alluvial plains past the valley's principal settlements — Hanzal, Tiller, Chanjer, Nowpachi, Astaangam, Yeerdu, and Qaderna — before turning south through deep mountain gorges.

The Marusudar provides critical irrigation facilities to farmers, enabling the cultivation of maize and local varieties of paddy. The land is not suited for wheat or modern paddy varieties due to its high altitude and cold climate. Beyond agriculture, the river's fast-flowing, glacier-fed waters offer outstanding potential for water rafting, water skiing, angling, and kayaking — water sports for which Marwah and Warwan valleys are specifically identified as ideal sites by the District Administration Kishtwar.

⬢ Did You Know?

The Marusudar River provides facilities for water rafting and water skiing along its open stretches near Yeerdu and Nowpachi — making Marwah one of the very few places in Kishtwar district where multiple aquatic adventure activities can be enjoyed within the same valley. Foreign mountaineers and trekkers have been visiting this region for decades to scale several internationally famous Himalayan peaks accessible from the valley.

Weather & Climate of Marwah Valley

Marwah experiences a temperate to sub-alpine Himalayan climate, heavily impacted by its high elevation and the surrounding glacial mountain ranges. Winters are long and severe, while summers offer a brief but gloriously mild window that transforms the valley into a tapestry of green meadows and wildflowers. The best time to visit is May to September.

Season	Months	Temperature	Climate Profile
Spring	March – April	2°C to 15°C	Snow gradually melts. Valleys turn green and streams swell with fresh glacier water. Agriculture resumes.
Summer	May – September	15°C to 27°C	Peak season. Lush meadows bloom with wildflowers. Ideal for trekking, tourism, photography, and agriculture. Nights remain crisp and cool.
Autumn	October – November	0°C to 12°C	Temperatures drop sharply. Forests display shades of yellow, orange, and amber. Primary harvest and forest produce collection season.
Winter	December – April	-15°C to 5°C	Long, rigorous, and severe. Heavy snowfall isolates the valley. Traditional steeply pitched wooden roofs are engineered specifically to handle extreme snow loads.

History, Heritage & Ancient Civilisation

Marwah is not merely a natural paradise — it is a valley with deep historical roots. Engravings on rocks, remains of broken idols of gods and goddesses, and Noans (ancient ritual markings) found at many locations throughout Marwah point to an ancient civilisation that flourished here and was gradually wiped away with the passage of time, leaving only these stone echoes behind.

At Astaangam village, the revered Astaan — a sacred shrine — attracts devotees from across Marwah and beyond. Here, precious relics of Hazrat Shah Farid-ud-Din Baghdadi have been preserved for centuries and are displayed to devotees on special sacred occasions, serving as a living thread connecting the valley to its deep spiritual heritage.

The valley is populated by both Hindus and Muslims in peaceful co-existence — a multi-faith community tradition that has endured through centuries of geographic isolation and has shaped the inclusive, warm cultural character of Marwah's people.

The Gateway Trek — Sirshi to Hanzal: The 25-kilometre trek along the banks of the Mariv Sudir River from Sirshi to Hanzal village — the traditional gateway to Marwah — is considered one of the most exhilarating approach treks in Kishtwar district. From Sirshi, the trail passes through rich farmland with spectacular views of the Brahmah peak. Gradually the irrigated area gives way to thickly forested gorges that lead to the village of Hanzal. A little beyond Hanzal, the forests are replaced by orchards of walnut and apples.

Tourist Places & Attractions in Tehsil Marwah

Because of its relative remoteness, Marwah offers an authentic eco-tourism, trekking, and adventure experience completely free of commercial crowds. The Kishtwar–Dachhan–Marwah–Margan Top–Anantnag Tourist Circuit abounds in matchless natural beauty, forests with rich flora and fauna, meadows and pastures, and places of interest for adventurers, mountaineers, film-makers, rock climbers, and sportsmen.

♨️ Tatapani — Natural Hot Springs

Located near Rinaie village, the Tatapani hot sulfur springs are one of the most unique natural attractions in Marwah. The hot springs in Rinaie village are believed to have medicinal properties that cure rheumatic pains and skin ailments. Visitors arrive from across the valley and from Kashmir to bathe in these naturally warm mineral waters set against a stunning mountain backdrop.

🏭 Kishtwar National Park (Marwah Sector)

A substantial portion of Tehsil Marwah falls within the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park. The catchment areas of the Kiyar and Nanth streams, flowing directly into the Marusudar, lie within this critical habitat. The valley is home to Kishtwar National Park, famous for its rare wildlife including snow leopards and Himalayan brown bears. Dense coniferous forests of pine and spruce protect ibex, musk deer, and hundreds of bird species.

🌿 Yeerdu & Nowpachi Meadows

Nowpachi serves as the administrative headquarters of Tehsil Marwah. Together with the nearby village of Yeerdu, it boasts vast flat alpine meadows and the iconic Yeerdu Cricket Stadium — a remarkable facility at high altitude. The Mariv Sudir River flows past these plains creating an ideal setting for river rafting, angling, and camping.

🌳 Sarasnag, Mudaksar & Hajan Park

For seasoned trekkers, the high-altitude alpine lakes of Sarasnag and Mudaksar sit tucked away in the upper ridges of the tehsil, offering challenging but highly rewarding trekking routes. Hajan Park is a pine-sheltered photogenic clearing ideal for eco-travellers, picnics, and nature photography during the summer months.

🏠 Astaangam — The Sacred Astaan Shrine

The village of Astaangam is home to a revered shrine (Astaan) where the precious relics of Hazrat Shah Farid-ud-Din Baghdadi have been preserved for centuries. The shrine draws devotees from across the Marwah and Warwan regions on special sacred occasions and serves as a key spiritual centre of the valley.

⛰️ Kandinag & Yordu Doomail

Kandinag is a high-altitude meadow known for breathtaking panoramic views and rich alpine vegetation — one of the finest viewpoints in the entire tehsil. Yordu Doomail is one of the most picturesque confluences in Marwah, where rivers and streams meet amidst green alpine landscapes.

Trekking Routes & Adventure Tourism

Marwah Valley forms the centerpiece of several celebrated Trans-Himalayan trekking routes that connect the Chenab Valley with the Kashmir Valley and the Zanskar–Ladakh region. Bonjwah, Saroor, Chhatroo, Dachhan, Marwah, Warwan, and Paddar valleys of Kishtwar district have immense adventure potential. It is along these valleys that the Trans-Himalayan trekking trails lead to Zanskar valleys of Ladakh and Kargil on one side, and to the Kashmir Valley and Himachal Pradesh on the other, amidst breathtaking mountain scenery.

Major Trekking Routes Through Tehsil Marwah

• Kishtwar–Marwah–Warwan–Margan Top–Anantnag Circuit: The flagship 6-day trek through Marwah. Stages: Kishtwar → Palmer → Ikhala → Sirshi → Hanzal → Yeerdu → Inshan → Margan Top (3,670 m) → Lehinvan (Anantnag). Grade: Moderate.
• Yeerdu–Methwan–Mundeksar–Panikhar (Kargil): Classic Trans-Himalayan trail linking Marwah directly with the Kargil region of Ladakh. A legendary route for experienced mountaineers.
• Warwan–Sukhnai–Kanital–Panikhar: Takes 3–4 days from Sukhnai. A left turn leads to Sheshnag in the Pahalgam area; the route passes many pristine lakes, meadows, and dense forests.
• Marwah–Sinthan Top Circuit: From Warwan side, trekkers can reach Sinthan Top via Chatroo — a route studded with approximately 8 alpine lakes and meadows.
• Marwah–Zanskar via Kibar–Kiar Valley: Trekkers can deviate from the main Warwan trail to explore the Kiar and Kibar valley at the base of the Sickle Moon (Bhrahmah) peaks and continue into Zanskar — a route for experienced Himalayan trekkers only.

Adventure Activities in Marwah: Water rafting, water skiing, kayaking and angling on the Marusudar River  |  Trekking to Sarasnag, Mudaksar, and Kandinag alpine lakes  |  Camping at Yeerdu meadows  |  Mountain photography  |  Wildlife observation (snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan brown bear)  |  Rock climbing  |  Eco-tourism walks  |  Paragliding (proposed development)

Flora, Fauna & Biodiversity

Large areas of Marwah and the adjoining Warwan Valley are covered with thick forests of pine and spruce, while deodar — though present — is comparatively rare. These forested mountain slopes represent a critical ecological zone within the Greater Himalayan ecosystem and support an extraordinary range of Himalayan wildlife. Medicinal herbs and rare herbal plants are found in abundance throughout the forests, and local communities have long collected these for livelihood and traditional medicine.

🌿 Flora of Marwah

• Pine and Spruce (dominant forest cover)
• Kail Pine (Blue Pine)
• Deodar Cedar (limited)
• Fir and Birch trees
• Alpine grasses and seasonal wildflowers
• Medicinal herbs and herbal plants (abundant)
• Walnut and Ambri Apple orchards (near settlements)

🐕 Wildlife of Marwah

• Snow Leopard (higher reaches)
• Himalayan Brown Bear
• Himalayan Black Bear
• Musk Deer
• Ibex (Kail) and Thar (Mountain Goat)
• Red Deer (Stag)
• Porcupine and other small mammals
• Himalayan Pheasants and migratory birds

Agriculture, Economy & Livelihood

The economy of Tehsil Marwah is primarily rural and rooted in its relationship with the land and the forest. The cold climate and high altitude limit agricultural productivity — the valley is deficient in food items — but its tourism potential and forest resources are immense. The Marusudar River provides irrigative facilities for growing maize and local paddy varieties; wheat and modern pulses are not well-suited to the extreme altitude.

Key Economic Activities of Tehsil Marwah

• Cultivation of maize, local paddy, amaranth, buckwheat, and other mountain crops
• Rajmash (kidney beans), walnut, and Ambri apples — exported to other parts of J&K
• Sheep and goat rearing — primary livestock activity in high-altitude areas
• Collection and sale of medicinal herbs and forest produce
• Livestock farming (horses, cows, buffaloes, goats)
• Seasonal tourism, trekking support, and eco-tourism activities
• Water sports and adventure tourism on the Marusudar River (emerging)

Marwah & Warwan — 21 Revenue Villages

Tehsil Marwah and the connected Warwan Valley together comprise 21 revenue villages spread across two distinct sub-areas — Marwah and Warwan — with a combined population of approximately 40,000 people. Remarkably, none of these villages have yet been linked by motorable road either from the Kishtwar side or the Kashmir side — a reality that underscores both the extreme remoteness and the extraordinary natural preservation of this twin-valley region.

🏠 Marwah Area Villages (10)

Yeerdu, Tiller, Chanjer, Deharna, Drarri, Rinaie (Renai), Pathgam, Qaderna, Nowpachi, Nowgam

🏠 Warwan Area Villages (11)

Arwan, Inshan, Afti, Basmana, Mulwarwan, Brayan, Choidraman, Rikanwas, Sukhnai, Margi, Gomri, Monkli

⬢ Did You Know?

The twin valleys of Marwah and Warwan, spread over 40 villages with nearly 40,000 population, are yet to be connected to the district headquarters of Kishtwar. Villagers have to trek a 30 km treacherous mountainous stretch to reach Dachan on the Kishtwar side. A proposed tunnel from Marwah to Chatroo on the Kishtwar side would transform connectivity for these communities — but as of now, the 100 km Marwah–Margan Top–Anantnag road remains the only surface link to the outside world.

Village-wise Census Data — Tehsil Marwah (2011)

The table below provides complete village-wise demographic data from the Census of India 2011 for all recorded villages of Tehsil Marwah, covering population, sex ratio, literacy rates, and scheduled caste/tribe figures.

Village	Houses	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Children (0–6)	Literacy %	Male Lit.%	Female Lit.%	SC	ST
Chanjer	487	2,174	1,108	1,066	962	400	56.37%	70.85%	41.16%	0	22
Dharie	78	362	172	190	1,105	60	67.88%	78.01%	59.01%	0	0
Deharna	313	1,424	754	670	889	271	39.81%	55.56%	22.55%	0	8
Nowgam	80	415	199	216	1,085	73	66.37%	83.44%	50.84%	0	0
Pathgam	237	1,242	644	598	929	319	47.24%	61.25%	32.05%	0	1
Nowpachi (HQ)	454	2,102	1,091	1,011	927	362	60.17%	74.03%	45.29%	0	27
Rinaie	379	1,650	845	805	953	402	41.51%	48.44%	34.21%	0	120
Tiller	190	762	391	371	949	156	61.72%	82.18%	41.25%	0	0
Yeerdu	344	1,705	871	834	958	270	65.23%	76.91%	53.06%	0	57
Qaderna	409	1,961	1,006	955	949	516	47.89%	60.30%	34.94%	0	28
Hanzal	116	472	244	228	934	73	50.13%	65.00%	35.18%	0	0
TOTAL (11 Villages)	3,087	14,269	7,327	6,946	—	2,702	—	—	—	0	263

Data Source: Census of India 2011. A notable demographic feature: no village in Tehsil Marwah records any Scheduled Caste (SC) population — reflecting the homogeneous highland tribal and general-category community composition of the valley. Dharie village records the highest literacy rate at 67.88% — the only village in the tehsil at or above the J&K state average of 67.16%. Nowgam records the highest male literacy at 83.44%. Dharie also records the highest sex ratio in the tehsil at a remarkable 1,105 females per 1,000 males.

How to Reach Tehsil Marwah

Reaching Tehsil Marwah requires planning and a spirit of adventure. The approach from the Kishtwar side involves a road journey to Patimhala (32 km from Kishtwar) — the last bus point — followed by a vehicle transfer to Ikhala (6 km further), and then a 25 km trek along the Marusudar River to Hanzal and onward into the valley. From the Kashmir side, the seasonal Margan Top road connects Marwah to Kokernag in Anantnag.

Route / Origin	Distance / Detail	Notes
Kishtwar → Patimhala (road)	32 km	Last bus point from Kishtwar town. Road passes via Bhandarkoot and Dachhan.
Patimhala → Ikhala (light vehicle)	6 km further	Light vehicles only. Rest house and camping sites available at Ikhala base.
Ikhala → Sirshi → Hanzal → Marwah (trek)	~25 km trek	Along the banks of the Marusudar River. Passes forested gorges and orchards. Hanzal is the gateway to Marwah valley proper.
Kashmir Side — Anantnag → Kokernag → Margan Top → Marwah	100 km road	Seasonal. The 100 km Marwah–Margan Top–Matigawran Road (opened 2007). Only surface link to outside world for most of the year.
Nearest Airport	Jammu (~250 km)	Jammu Airport. Helicopter services available in emergency from within the valley.
Nearest Railway Station	Udhampur (~220 km)	Udhampur on Jammu–Banihal rail line. Taxi or bus onward to Kishtwar required.

Why Tehsil Marwah Is Truly Special

Top Reasons to Visit Marwah Valley, Kishtwar

• One of the most pristine and unexplored valleys in all of Jammu and Kashmir
• Home to Kishtwar National Park — snow leopards, brown bears, musk deer, and ibex
• Tatapani hot springs at Rinaie — natural mineral waters with therapeutic properties
• The Kishtwar–Marwah–Warwan–Margan Top–Anantnag Trek — rated among India's finest
• Yeerdu Cricket Stadium — a remarkable high-altitude sporting venue
• Water rafting, skiing, angling, and kayaking on the Marusudar River
• Ancient rock engravings and relics pointing to a pre-historic Himalayan civilisation
• Sacred shrines — the Astaan at Astaangam (relics of Hazrat Shah Farid-ud-Din Baghdadi)
• Alpine lakes of Sarasnag and Mudaksar for high-altitude trekking
• Rich biodiversity — thick pine and spruce forests, rare medicinal herbs, and diverse bird species

⬢ Did You Know?

The famous Himalayan mountain peaks Nun and Kun — two of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjal range — can be reached from Sukhnai village in Warwan by crossing the Lanwilla Pass. Additionally, during the 1980s and early 1990s, Marwah Valley was a hotspot for trekkers from across India and Europe, who followed the classic high-mountain trail: Yourdoo → Methwan → Mundeksar → Panikhar (Kargil). Today, the valley is once again emerging as one of the top trekking destinations in J&K.

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Marwah is a Tehsil in Kishtwar District of Jammu & Kashmir State, India. Marwah Tehsil Head Quarters is Marwah town . It is located 28 KM towards North from District head quarters Kishtwar. 130 KM from State capital Srinagar, Jammu towards west .

Marwah Tehsil is bounded by by Dachhan Tehsil towards South , Kishtwar Tehsil towards South , Gundana Tehsil towards South , Drabshalla Tehsil towards South . Anantnag City , Udhampur City , Chamba City , Srinagar City are the nearby Cities to Marwah.

It is in the 1671 m elevation(altitude) .

Kasmiri is the Local Language here. Also People Speaks Urdu .

 

Weather and Climate of Marwah Tehsil

It is very cold in summer also. Marwah summer highest day temperature is in between 6 ° C to 27° C .
Average temperatures of January is -1 ° C , February is 1 ° C , March is 6 ° C , April is 9 ° C , May is 13 ° C .

A trek of 25kms ahead of Sirshi along the banks of ‘Mariv Sudir’ up to village ‘Hanzal’, the gate way of Marwah is quite exhilarating and natural beauty is at its peak in this trek.  It is populated both by Hindus and Muslims at present. From there the population extends to both sides of the river Marwah upto Yaurdu about one mile or two Kilometers from Nowpachi, the capital of Marwah block and tehsil headquarter. From there one branch goes to Renai where famous hot springs of Marwah are situated. The other branch where from river Marwah traverses is called Warwan valley. Marwah-Warwan has 21 revenue villages namely Yaurdu, Teller, Changer, dehrna, Drarri, Renai, Pathgam, Qaderena, Nowpachi and Nowgam in Marwa and Arwan, Inshan, Afti, Basmana, Mulwarwan, Brayan, Choidraman, Rikanwas, Sukhnai, Margi, Gomri and Monkli in Warwan area. None of these villages have so far been linked by motorable road either from Kishtwar side or Kashmir side. Sukhnai is the last village in warwan area. Marwah has one Higher secondary school and one High school at Dehrna whereas Warwan has only one Higher secondary School. There are a number of middle and primary schools in both these blocks.
Ahead of Hanzal, is the sprawling Marwah valley about 6-8 kms long.  Wide comprising villages Teller, Chanjar, Nowpachi, Astaan-gam, Yourdu and Qaderna with ‘Mariv Sudir’ meandering through it. The river of Mariv Sudir provides a lot of irrigative facilities to the farmers in producing maize and local variety of Paddy but the land is not suited for the production  of wheat and latest varieties of Paddy and pulses due to its high altitude which is between 6500-7000 feet above sea level. The cold climate of the place hampers agricultural production and as such the area is deficient in food items but its tourism potential is immense. Mariv Sudir provides the facilities of water sports such as water rafting and water skiing.

Large area of Marwah and Warwan is covered with thick forests of pine and spruce trees whereas Deodar is rare. These forests on hilly slopes of this valley are infested with wild animals like Stage, Ibex (Kail), Thar (Mountain Goat), Kras, Lion, Leopard, tiger, Porcupine etc. People have domesticated horses, cows, buffaloes, bulls sheep, goat, dog etc. In forest medicinal herbs and herbal plants are foumd in plenty. People collect these productas for sale and earn their livelihood. Crops like paddy, wheat, buck, amaranth, maize etc are produced in this valley. Beans (Rajmash), Walnut and Ambri Apples of this pargana are famous and are exported to other parts of the state.

Climate of Marwah – warwan valley is rigorous and at places it is temperate in summer months. This valley experiences heavy snowfall during winter months. People have built their houses in such a manner that snowfall has no effect on them. They store eatables and other items of daily consumption in advance of the advent of winter.

Engravings on rocks , remains of broken idols of Gods and Goddesses and ‘Noans’, at many places of Marwah point to some ancient civilization which got wiped off with the passage of time. There are rest houses at Nowpachi and Yourdu for the stay of tourists. Nowpachi is the tehsil Headquarter and a beautiful village in Sylvan atmosphere. The ‘Astaan’ at Astaan Gaam village attracts devotees from all over Marwah. Here some relics of Hazrat Shah Farid-ud-Din Baghdadi have been preserved and are shown to the devotees on special occasions.

List of all towns and Villages in Marwah Tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. Complete details of Population, Religion, Literacy and Sex Ratio in tabular format.

1. Chanjer  – Kishtwar

Chanjer is a large village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 487 families residing. The Chanjer village has population of 2174 of which 1108 are males while 1066 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Chanjer village population of children with age 0-6 is 400 which makes up 18.40 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Chanjer village is 962 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Chanjer as per census is 1010, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Chanjer village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Chanjer village was 56.37 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Chanjer Male literacy stands at 70.85 % while female literacy rate was 41.16 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Chanjer village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Chanjer Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	487	–	–
Population	2,174	1,108	1,066
Child (0-6)	400	199	201
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	22	9	13
Literacy	56.37 %	70.85 %	41.16 %
Total Workers	1,005	534	471
Main Worker	487	0	0
Marginal Worker	518	136	382

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 1.01 % of total population in Chanjer village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Chanjer village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Chanjer village out of total population, 1005 were engaged in work activities. 48.46 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 51.54 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1005 workers engaged in Main Work, 275 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 38 were Agricultural labourer.

2. Dharie  – Kishtwar

Dharie is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 78 families residing. The Dharie village has population of 362 of which 172 are males while 190 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Dharie village population of children with age 0-6 is 60 which makes up 16.57 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Dharie village is 1105 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Dharie as per census is 935, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Dharie village has higher literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Dharie village was 67.88 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Dharie Male literacy stands at 78.01 % while female literacy rate was 59.01 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Dharie village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Dharie Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	78	–	–
Population	362	172	190
Child (0-6)	60	31	29
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	0	0	0
Literacy	67.88 %	78.01 %	59.01 %
Total Workers	166	73	93
Main Worker	77	0	0
Marginal Worker	89	7	82

Caste Factor

There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe(ST) in Dharie village of Kishtwar district.

Work Profile

In Dharie village out of total population, 166 were engaged in work activities. 46.39 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 53.61 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 166 workers engaged in Main Work, 47 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourer.

3. Deharna  – Kishtwar

Deharna is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 313 families residing. The Deharna village has population of 1424 of which 754 are males while 670 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Deharna village population of children with age 0-6 is 271 which makes up 19.03 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Deharna village is 889 which is equal than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Deharna as per census is 795, lower than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Deharna village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Deharna village was 39.81 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Deharna Male literacy stands at 55.56 % while female literacy rate was 22.55 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Deharna village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Deharna Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	313	–	–
Population	1,424	754	670
Child (0-6)	271	151	120
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	8	6	2
Literacy	39.81 %	55.56 %	22.55 %
Total Workers	807	419	388
Main Worker	306	0	0
Marginal Worker	501	161	340

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 0.56 % of total population in Deharna village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Deharna village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Deharna village out of total population, 807 were engaged in work activities. 37.92 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 62.08 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 807 workers engaged in Main Work, 258 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourer.

4. Nowgam – Kishtwar

Nowgam is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 80 families residing. The Nowgam village has population of 415 of which 199 are males while 216 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Nowgam village population of children with age 0-6 is 73 which makes up 17.59 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Nowgam village is 1085 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Nowgam as per census is 1028, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Nowgam village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Nowgam village was 66.37 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Nowgam Male literacy stands at 83.44 % while female literacy rate was 50.84 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Nowgam village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Nowgam Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	80	–	–
Population	415	199	216
Child (0-6)	73	36	37
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	0	0	0
Literacy	66.37 %	83.44 %	50.84 %
Total Workers	205	104	101
Main Worker	107	0	0
Marginal Worker	98	5	93

Caste Factor

There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe(ST) in Nowgam village of Kishtwar district.

Work Profile

In Nowgam village out of total population, 205 were engaged in work activities. 52.20 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 47.80 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 205 workers engaged in Main Work, 79 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourer.

5. Pathgam  – Kishtwar

Pathgam is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 237 families residing. The Pathgam village has population of 1242 of which 644 are males while 598 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Pathgam village population of children with age 0-6 is 319 which makes up 25.68 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Pathgam village is 929 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Pathgam as per census is 945, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Pathgam village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Pathgam village was 47.24 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Pathgam Male literacy stands at 61.25 % while female literacy rate was 32.05 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Pathgam village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Pathgam Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	237	–	–
Population	1,242	644	598
Child (0-6)	319	164	155
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	1	0	1
Literacy	47.24 %	61.25 %	32.05 %
Total Workers	574	288	286
Main Worker	121	0	0
Marginal Worker	453	174	279

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 0.08 % of total population in Pathgam village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Pathgam village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Pathgam village out of total population, 574 were engaged in work activities. 21.08 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 78.92 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 574 workers engaged in Main Work, 32 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 5 were Agricultural labourer.

6. Nopachi – Kishtwar

Nopachi is a large village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 454 families residing. The Nopachi village has population of 2102 of which 1091 are males while 1011 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Nopachi village population of children with age 0-6 is 362 which makes up 17.22 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Nopachi village is 927 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Nopachi as per census is 905, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Nopachi village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Nopachi village was 60.17 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Nopachi Male literacy stands at 74.03 % while female literacy rate was 45.29 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Nopachi village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Nopachi Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	454	–	–
Population	2,102	1,091	1,011
Child (0-6)	362	190	172
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	27	13	14
Literacy	60.17 %	74.03 %	45.29 %
Total Workers	1,073	546	527
Main Worker	406	0	0
Marginal Worker	667	185	482

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 1.28 % of total population in Nopachi village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Nopachi village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Nopachi village out of total population, 1073 were engaged in work activities. 37.84 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 62.16 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 1073 workers engaged in Main Work, 198 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourer.

7. Rinaie – Kishtwar

Rinaie is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 379 families residing. The Rinaie village has population of 1650 of which 845 are males while 805 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Rinaie village population of children with age 0-6 is 402 which makes up 24.36 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Rinaie village is 953 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Rinaie as per census is 961, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Rinaie village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Rinaie village was 41.51 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Rinaie Male literacy stands at 48.44 % while female literacy rate was 34.21 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Rinaie village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Rinaie Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	379	–	–
Population	1,650	845	805
Child (0-6)	402	205	197
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	120	62	58
Literacy	41.51 %	48.44 %	34.21 %
Total Workers	767	387	380
Main Worker	399	0	0
Marginal Worker	368	26	342

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 7.27 % of total population in Rinaie village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Rinaie village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Rinaie village out of total population, 767 were engaged in work activities. 52.02 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 47.98 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 767 workers engaged in Main Work, 356 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 17 were Agricultural labourer.

8. Tiller  – Kishtwar

Tiller is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 190 families residing. The Tiller village has population of 762 of which 391 are males while 371 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Tiller village population of children with age 0-6 is 156 which makes up 20.47 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Tiller village is 949 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Tiller as per census is 773, lower than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Tiller village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Tiller village was 61.72 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Tiller Male literacy stands at 82.18 % while female literacy rate was 41.25 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Tiller village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Tiller Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	190	–	–
Population	762	391	371
Child (0-6)	156	88	68
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	0	0	0
Literacy	61.72 %	82.18 %	41.25 %
Total Workers	403	198	205
Main Worker	208	0	0
Marginal Worker	195	5	190

Caste Factor

There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe(ST) in Tiller village of Kishtwar district.

Work Profile

In Tiller village out of total population, 403 were engaged in work activities. 51.61 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 48.39 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 403 workers engaged in Main Work, 144 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2 were Agricultural labourer.

9. Yeerdu  – Kishtwar

Yeerdu is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 344 families residing. The Yeerdu village has population of 1705 of which 871 are males while 834 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Yeerdu village population of children with age 0-6 is 270 which makes up 15.84 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Yeerdu village is 958 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Yeerdu as per census is 942, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Yeerdu village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Yeerdu village was 65.23 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Yeerdu Male literacy stands at 76.91 % while female literacy rate was 53.06 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Yeerdu village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Yeerdu Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	344	–	–
Population	1,705	871	834
Child (0-6)	270	139	131
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	57	31	26
Literacy	65.23 %	76.91 %	53.06 %
Total Workers	845	415	430
Main Worker	281	0	0
Marginal Worker	564	184	380

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 3.34 % of total population in Yeerdu village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Yeerdu village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Yeerdu village out of total population, 845 were engaged in work activities. 33.25 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 66.75 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 845 workers engaged in Main Work, 83 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 17 were Agricultural labourer.

10. Qaderna  – Kishtwar

Qaderna is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 409 families residing. The Qaderna village has population of 1961 of which 1006 are males while 955 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Qaderna village population of children with age 0-6 is 516 which makes up 26.31 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Qaderna village is 949 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Qaderna as per census is 925, higher than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Qaderna village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Qaderna village was 47.89 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Qaderna Male literacy stands at 60.30 % while female literacy rate was 34.94 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Qaderna village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Qaderna Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	409	–	–
Population	1,961	1,006	955
Child (0-6)	516	268	248
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	28	14	14
Literacy	47.89 %	60.30 %	34.94 %
Total Workers	887	438	449
Main Worker	374	0	0
Marginal Worker	513	89	424

Caste Factor

Schedule Tribe (ST) constitutes 1.43 % of total population in Qaderna village. There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) in Qaderna village of Kishtwar.

Work Profile

In Qaderna village out of total population, 887 were engaged in work activities. 42.16 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 57.84 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 887 workers engaged in Main Work, 284 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 4 were Agricultural labourer.

11. Hanzal  – Kishtwar

Hanzal is a medium size village located in Marwah of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 116 families residing. The Hanzal village has population of 472 of which 244 are males while 228 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Hanzal village population of children with age 0-6 is 73 which makes up 15.47 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Hanzal village is 934 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Hanzal as per census is 659, lower than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.

Hanzal village has lower literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Hanzal village was 50.13 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Hanzal Male literacy stands at 65.00 % while female literacy rate was 35.18 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Hanzal village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Hanzal Data

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total No. of Houses	116	–	–
Population	472	244	228
Child (0-6)	73	44	29
Schedule Caste	0	0	0
Schedule Tribe	0	0	0
Literacy	50.13 %	65.00 %	35.18 %
Total Workers	370	189	181
Main Worker	58	0	0
Marginal Worker	312	140	172

Caste Factor

There is no population of Schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe(ST) in Hanzal village of Kishtwar district.

Work Profile

In Hanzal village out of total population, 370 were engaged in work activities. 15.68 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 84.32 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 370 workers engaged in Main Work, 7 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural laborer.

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