Chowgam Village
Chowgam is a revenue village in Devsar tehsil, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. It had a population of 4,247 in 729 households (Census 2011).
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4,247 souls. 729 homes.
Devsar tehsil, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Chowgam today
- Apple₹5,200Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) · 12 Nov 2026
- Banana₹4,000Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) · 2 Nov 2026
- Pomegranate₹15,000Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) · 2 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Chowgam, Devsar tehsil, Kulgam!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Chowgam
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Chowgam at a glance
Chowgam is one of the larger villages of Devsar tehsil — 3rd of 40 by population, with 4,247 people in 729 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 64.8%, above Kulgam district's 57.8% (Devsar tehsil: 61.7%), while the sex ratio was 970 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 959. Its PIN code is 192231. The village covers 339 hectares — about 3.4 km², or roughly 1,254 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Devsar Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 12 members (2020-21) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Parts of Chowgam fall under these panchayats:
- Chowgam-A
- Chowgam-B
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chowgam compares
By population, Chowgam ranks #3 of 40 inhabited villages in Devsar tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Chowgam ranks
| Ranked by | Chowgam | In Kulgam district | In Jammu and Kashmir | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 4,247 | 10 of 214 | 317 of 5,925above 95% | 1,169 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 729 | 10 of 214 | 317 of 5,925 (tied)above 95% | 196 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 64.8% | 58 of 214 (tied) | 3,068 of 5,925 (tied)above 48% | 60.4% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 970 per 1,000 males | 91 of 214 | 1,691 of 5,924 (tied)above 71% | 956 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.83 per household | 91 of 214 (tied) | 2,364 of 5,925 (tied)above 60% | 5.74 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,253.9 per km² | 60 of 214 | 918 of 5,916above 84% | 1,020.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 24.4% | 195 of 214 | 4,551 of 5,925 (tied)above 23% | 36.8% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Chowgam
In Kulgam district
- D.H. PoraD H Pora, Kulgam4,099 people · 63.1% literate · 974 per 1,000 · 6.03 per householdCompare →
- Qasba KhulD H Pora, Kulgam4,879 people · 59.3% literate · 991 per 1,000 · 5.77 per householdCompare →
- Kilam BozgamDevsar, Kulgam5,369 people · 61.5% literate · 956 per 1,000 · 6.09 per householdCompare →
- ChuratDevsar, Kulgam2,987 people · 62.0% literate · 978 per 1,000 · 5.99 per householdCompare →
- OkeyKulgam, Kulgam3,084 people · 60.4% literate · 981 per 1,000 · 5.66 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jammu and Kashmir
- LadhooPampore, Pulwama4,604 people · 65.3% literate · 973 per 1,000 · 5.59 per householdCompare →
- Kachwa MuqamWagoora, Baramulla3,448 people · 65.4% literate · 982 per 1,000 · 5.71 per householdCompare →
- Litter ShisterShahoora (Litter), Pulwama3,525 people · 64.3% literate · 984 per 1,000 · 6.02 per householdCompare →
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What Chowgam had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 4 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 192231
Other villages in Devsar tehsil
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jammu and Kashmir's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+13.3%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 4,247Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,156 / 2,091
- Households
- 729
- People per home
- 5.8
- Literacy rate
- 64.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,038
- Work participation
- 24.4%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Chowgam on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Chowgam. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Chowgam · 33.6451° N, 75.0185° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Chowgam
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Chowgam
Chowgam isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Devsar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices91 in Kulgam district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics28 in Kulgam district
Schools & anganwadis6 in Kulgam district
Colleges & universities1 in Kulgam district
Police & fire stations2 in Kulgam district
Revenue & panchayat offices3 in Kulgam district
Government offices6 in Kulgam district
Mosques6 in Kulgam district
Other places of worship2 in Kulgam district
Transport8 in Kulgam district
Agriculture services2 in Kulgam district
Community places7 in Kulgam district
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People often ask about Chowgam
Where is Chowgam located?
Chowgam is a village in Devsar tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Which district is Chowgam in?
Chowgam is in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the pincode of Chowgam?
The pincode of Chowgam, Devsar, Kulgam is 192231.
What is the population of Chowgam?
As per the 2011 Census, Chowgam had a population of 4,247 (2,156 males and 2,091 females).
How many households are there in Chowgam?
Chowgam had 729 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Chowgam?
Chowgam covers about 339 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Chowgam?
The literacy rate of Chowgam was 64.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Chowgam?
Chowgam had 970 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Chowgam in?
Chowgam is in the Devsar development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Chowgam?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chowgam is 4003 and its Census 2011 village code is 4003.
Which villages are near Chowgam?
Villages near Chowgam include Kulgam (within ~8 km), Pahloo (within ~8 km), Brazloo (within ~8 km), Adigam (within ~8 km), Awhatoo (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Chowgam in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chowgam's Census 2011 population of 4,247 by Jammu and Kashmir's official RGI projection (+13.3% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,810 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Chowgam?
The sarpanch of Chowgam has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Kulgam district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jablipora Anantnag (F&V), Batengoo Anantnag (F&V), Anantnag district — about 17 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Delicious | Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) | 5,200 | 5,200 | 5,200 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Apple · Kullu Delicious | Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) | 7,600 | 7,600 | 7,600 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Pomegranate · Pomogranate | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chowgam's shops. Best mandi price near Chowgam →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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