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This article is about the village in Bandipora, India. For its neighbouring village, see Patushay. Village in Jammu and Kashmir, India
| Zurbaf Pora Watapora | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Zurbaf PoraLocation in Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaShow map of Jammu and Kashmir Zurbaf PoraZurbaf Pora (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 34°25′9″N 74°36′36″E / 34.41917°N 74.61000°E / 34.41917; 74.61000 | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Bandipora |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | NA |
| • District Development Council | Kaunser Shafeeq |
| Area | |
| • Total | 133.2 ha (329.1 acres) |
| Elevation | 1,578 m (5,177 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,786 |
| Demonym(s) | Watporaya, Watporayian, Watporuk |
| Official Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| Languages Spoken | |
| • Spoken | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 193502 |
| Area code | 01957 |
| Vehicle registration | JK15 |
| Census of India Village-code | 002751 |
Zurbaf Pora alternatively known as Watapora is a village in Bandipora District of Jammu & Kashmir.
Transport
Road
Zurbaf Pora is connected by road with other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the Srinagar-Bandipora Road, Sopore-Bandipora Road, etc.
Rail
The nearest railway stations to Zurbaf Pora are Sopore Railway Station and Srinagar Railway Station, located 26 and 73 kilometers from Zurbaf Pora respectively.
Air
The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport located 69 km from Zurbaf Pora.
Demographics
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,786 | 1,971 | 1,815 |
| Literate Population | 2,032 | 1,215 | 817 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,754 | 756 | 998 |
Culture
See: Culture of Kashmir
See also
References
- "Sarpanchs in Bandipora" (PDF).
- "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "Postal Pincode in Zurbaf Pora".