# Nowangabra, Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) – Town Population

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Town · Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir 

# Nowangabra

Nowangabra is a town in Karnah sub-district of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir (census town). The 2011 Census counted **5,634 people** in 1,079 households. Literacy was 48.4%.

- 5,634people (2011)
- 1,079households
- 48.4%literacy
- 898females per 1,000 males

## Population of Nowangabra

■ Nowangabra · ■ Kupwara urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****48.4%**

**75.6%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****898**

**685

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****849**

**879

Working population ****24.5%**

**31.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Nowangabra

Of every 100 households in Nowangabra in 2011, 80 had electricity, 40 a toilet at home and 6 cooked with LPG; 5 had a mobile phone, 0 a two-wheeler and 1 a car.

■ Nowangabra · ■ Kupwara urban average

Electricity for lighting ****80%**

**90%

Toilet within the home ****40%**

**70%

No toilet (open defecation) ****58%**

**25%

Tap water ****90%**

**65%

Drinking water within premises ****5%**

**44%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****6%**

**45%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****90%**

**52%

Use banking services ****28%**

**61%

Television ****12%**

**44%

Mobile phone ****5%**

**61%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****0%**

**3%

Car / jeep / van ****1%**

**6%

None of these assets ****17%**

**14%

Own their home ****100%**

**98%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Nowangabra work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 283 (21%) · **■** Household industry 10 (1%) · **■** Farming 23 (2%) · **■** Marginal 1,062 (77%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Nowangabra changed?

From 4,801 in 2001 to 5,634 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Nowangabra in numbers and road distances

- Density907 per km²
- Growth 2001–201117.4%
- Temperature range-10 °C to 20 °C

### Road distances

- Jammu/Srinagar (state capital)155 km by road
- Kupwara (district HQ)85 km by road
- Srinagar (city of 1 lakh+)155 km by road
- Srinagar (city of 5 lakh+)155 km by road
- Baramulla (railway station)90 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Nowangabra

### Civic services

- Pucca roads30 km
- DrainageNo drainage
- Flush toilets100
- Electricity — homes851

### Hospitals

- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 3 beds · 3 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools8 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** nil, nil and nil.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Know before you go: Nowangabra

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Muzaffarabad Airport (MFG) · Muzaffarabad31 km
- Srinagar International Airport (SXR) · Srinagar95 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Dec (about 9.9 hours, sunrise around 07:33, sunset around 17:26).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Nowangabra?5,634 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Nowangabra in?Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir
- What was the population of Nowangabra in 2001?4,801
- What plug type is used in Nowangabra?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Nowangabra?Muzaffarabad Airport (MFG), about 31 km in a straight line