Dafpora village, Budgam tehsil | Pincode 191111

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LGD code: 668
Pincode: 191111
Post office: Budgam
Population: 476
Households: 69
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 119
Distance to district centre: 20 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Srinagar: 19 km
Distance to Delhi: 631 km
Nearest railway station: Kakapor · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt. Hospital Lethpora · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dafpora compares

By population, Dafpora ranks #59 of 87 villages in Budgam mandal.

Literacy rate

36.6%

−5.3% vs mandal average

Dafpora: 36.6%
Budgam mandal: 41.9%
Budgam district: 44.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

896

−44 vs mandal average

Dafpora: 896
Budgam mandal: 940

Household size

people per home

6.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Dafpora: 6.9
Budgam mandal: 7.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dafpora at a glance

Dafpora is a village of 476 people in 69 households (Census 2011) in Budgam tehsil, Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir, the 59th-largest of 87 villages in Budgam tehsil. Literacy is 37%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 42% and the sex ratio is 896 women per 1,000 men. It lies 20 km from the Budgam district centre, 19 km from Marhama, the nearest town, 1 km from Kakapor railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 191111, served by Budgam post office; the LGD village code is 668. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt. Hospital Lethpora, 4 km away. The village votes in Tral assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rafiq Ahmad Naik. The population is estimated at 561 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dafpora · this village	476	37%	—
Khanpora · Budgam	—	—	0 km N
Kamohpora · Budgam	138	17%	0 km N
Takipora · Budgam	343	43%	0 km N
Warapora · Budgam	791	44%	0 km N
Khudpora · Budgam	—	—	0 km N
Karipora · Budgam	848	39%	0 km N

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Key facts — Dafpora

LGD code: 668
Pincode: 191111
Post office: Budgam
Population (Census 2011): 476
Population (projected 2026): 561
Households: 69
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 896
Literacy rate: 36.6%
Coordinates: 33.94798°N, 74.92758°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tral
Member of Parliament: Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rafiq Ahmad Naik
Block / Mandal: Budgam

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Budgam district level

Then & Now

Dafpora — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

476

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

561

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 476Census 2011
Households: 69Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 896 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5612026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 812026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 86,76,086ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 75.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Budgam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 3,04,250PMAY-G · 3,04,250 of 3,36,498 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Budgam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 51,246Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Budgam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Dafpora

Mandal centre

Budgam · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Budgam · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 15,964 people

Marhama · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Srinagar19 kmcapital
Delhi631 km
Mumbai1666 km
Kolkata1822 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKakapor1 km
Bus stopBus Adda8 km
Hospital / PHCGovt. Hospital Lethpora4 km
ATM / bankJ&K Bank, Ratnipora3 km
Petrol pumpSaffron Filling Station5 km
CollegeGreen Valley College of Education5 km
Police stationpolice station5 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Dafpora

1 Temple, 7 Mosques mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shiva Temple, KakaporaTemple<1 km ↗
🕌Jamia Masjid RatniporaMosque3.4 km ↗
🕌Mir Ismail MasjidMosque3.5 km ↗
🕌Masjid Malik YarbalMosque3.6 km ↗
🕌MARVAL MOSQUE-2Mosque3.8 km ↗
🕌MARVAL MOSQUE-3Mosque3.8 km ↗
🕌MARVAL MOSQUE-1Mosque3.8 km ↗
🕌MasjidMosque4.9 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Dafpora

7 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Govt. Higher Secondary School, LethporaHigh school3.5 km ↗
🏫Govt. Middle SchoolSchool3.6 km ↗
🏫Firdousia English Medium (FEM) SchoollSchool3.8 km ↗
🎓Govt. High SchoolHigh school4.0 km ↗
🏫Iqra SchoolSchool4.0 km ↗
🏫SchoolSchool4.5 km ↗
🎓Green Valley College of EducationCollege4.7 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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4,428 Kashmir Farmers Benefit From High-Density Apple Scheme Across 1,103 Hectares: Govt

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3-Kanal Land Approved for Vegetable Mandi in North Kashmir

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Kashmir apple growers await crop insurance as J&K readies fresh tender

Reported by Greater Kashmir.

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News from Budgam & Jammu And Kashmir

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1,103 hectares under high-density apple plantations in Kashmir, 4,428 farmers covered
Greater Kashmiryesterday
4,428 Kashmir Farmers Benefit From High-Density Apple Scheme Across 1,103 Hectares: Govt
Kashmir Life3 days ago
3-Kanal Land Approved for Vegetable Mandi in North Kashmir
Kashmir Life4 days ago
Kashmir apple growers await crop insurance as J&K readies fresh tender
Greater Kashmir5 days ago
Kashmir apple growers await crop insurance as J&K readies fresh tender
Greater Kashmir5 days ago
Kashmir Apple Growers Still Await Crop Insurance as Government Plans Fresh Tender
Kashmir Life6 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dafpora

What is the pincode of Dafpora?

The pincode of Dafpora, Budgam tehsil, Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir is 191111. The post office is Budgam.

Which post office delivers to Dafpora?

Mail for Dafpora is delivered through Budgam post office, pincode 191111, in Budgam tehsil, Budgam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dafpora located?

Dafpora is a village in Budgam tehsil of Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the population of Dafpora as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dafpora village has a population of 476 across 69 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dafpora in?

Dafpora falls under the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jammu And Kashmir.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dafpora in?

Dafpora falls under the Tral assembly constituency (AC #33) of Jammu And Kashmir.

What is the literacy rate in Dafpora?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dafpora village is 36.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dafpora?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dafpora village is 896 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dafpora?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dafpora, including Ladli Beti Scheme (J&K), PM Development Package for Jammu & Kashmir, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dafpora from Budgam district centre?

Dafpora is approximately 20 km (straight-line) from the centre of Budgam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dafpora?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dafpora village is 668.

Which is the nearest town to Dafpora?

Marhama (population 15,964, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Dafpora in a straight line.

How big is Dafpora compared to other villages in Budgam tehsil?

Dafpora ranks 59 of 87 villages in Budgam tehsil by Census 2011 population (476 residents).

How far is Dafpora from Srinagar?

Dafpora is about 19 km from Srinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Jammu And Kashmir); by road expect roughly 25 km.

How far is Dafpora from Delhi?

Dafpora is about 631 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 821 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dafpora?

Kakapor is the nearest railway station to Dafpora, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dafpora?

Bus Adda is the nearest bus stop to Dafpora, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dafpora?

Govt. Hospital Lethpora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dafpora, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dafpora?

J&K Bank, Ratnipora is the nearest ATM or bank to Dafpora, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dafpora?

Saffron Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Dafpora, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Dafpora?

Dafpora falls under Tral assembly constituency (AC 33). The sitting MLA is Rafiq Ahmad Naik (JKPDP).

Who is the MP for Dafpora?

Dafpora is in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (JKNC).

Which schools and colleges are near Dafpora?

Within 5 km of Dafpora: Govt. Higher Secondary School, Lethpora (3.5 km), Govt. Middle School (3.6 km), Firdousia English Medium (FEM) Schooll (3.8 km), Govt. High School (4.0 km) and 3 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Dafpora in 2026?

Dafpora is estimated at 561 people in 2026, up about 18% from 476 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dafpora in?

Jammu And Kashmir falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Dafpora in Budgam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)