Qazipora Patushi
Qazipora Patushi is a merged village in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Formed by the amalgamation of two historic villages - Patushay and Qazipora.
Geography
Qazipora Patushi is situated at an elevation of above sea level, covering a total area of . The village lies:
- 8 km northwest of Bandipora town
- 65 km north of Srinagar
- Along the banks of the Madhumati River, a tributary of the Jhelum River
The terrain is characterized by:
- Alluvial plains (60% of area)
- Gentle slopes (30%)
- Rocky outcrops (10%)
Demographics
As per the 2023 village survey conducted by the Bandipora District Administration:
Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Population |
8,096 |
4,171 |
3,925 |
0-6 years |
1,421 |
732 |
689 |
Scheduled Tribes |
32 |
19 |
13 |
Literates |
5,841 |
3,221 |
2,620 |
Workers |
3,215 |
2,102 |
1,113 |
Population Growth
Year |
Population |
Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
1981 |
4,812 |
- |
1991 |
5,673 |
17.89% |
2001 |
6,517 |
14.88% |
2011 |
7,229 |
10.93% |
2023 |
8,096 |
12.00% |
Religion and Caste
- Religious composition (2023):
- Islam: 99.2%
- Others: 0.8%
- Caste composition:
- Gujjar: 12% of population
- Schedule Tribe: 0.4% (32 individuals)
- No Schedule Caste population
Economy
The village economy is primarily agrarian with:
Agriculture
- Major Crops:
- Apples (45% of cultivated area)
- Rice (30%)
- Maize (15%)
- Walnuts (10%)
- Land Use (2023):
- Total cultivable land: 420 hectares
- Irrigated area: 380 hectares
- Rainfed area: 40 hectares