Nps Kantha is a Primary school established in 2008 located in Machhedi village, under Malahar Block, Kathua District, Jammu & Kashmir. The school operates under the administration of Department of Education and offers English medium instruction from Class 1 to 5. It is a Co-educational institution, currently led by ZAHOOR AHMED MALIK. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 01141300815.
Nps Kantha currently has an enrollment of 32 students, supported by a faculty of 1 teachers. As a government institution, education at Nps Kantha is entirely free under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Admissions follow state government guidelines with no tuition fee.
| School Name | Nps Kantha |
| UDISE Code | 01141300815 |
| Headmaster | ZAHOOR AHMED MALIK |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Jammu & Kashmir Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 2008 |
| State | Jammu And Kashmir |
| District | Kathua |
| Block | Malahar |
| Village | Machhedi |
| Cluster | Gms Machhedi |
| Location Type | 🌿 Rural |
| PIN Code | 184204🏫 Schools in Machhedi |
| Category | Primary |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | English Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | ZAHOOR AHMED MALIK |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 1(1 Male, 0 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 32(15 Boys, 17 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 32 : 1(RTE standard: 30–35 students per teacher) |
ℹ️ Teacher Details & Verification: Under official UDISE+ and RTE guidelines, institutional leadership is listed above. To search individual subject teachers by name or verify posting orders on state HRMS portals, read our School Teacher Details by Name Guide ↗.
| Address | NPS KANTHA MACHHEDI BILLAWAR - PIN: 184204 |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 184204 (Machhedi, Malahar, Kathua)? Under the Right to Education (RTE) neighbourhood norms, primary schools must be within 1 km walking radius and upper primary schools within 3 km of your residence.
Student-Teacher Ratio (PTR): There is 1 teacher for every 32 students in this school, which is reasonable for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
Nps Kantha is a recognized school located in Machhedi village, Malahar block, kathua district, jammu-and-kashmir. It provides education for Class 1 to 5 (both boys and girls) under the administration of Department of Education (established in 2008).
Nps Kantha is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 01141300815. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: Nps Kantha reports 5 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Malahar block of Kathua district. Detailed amenity status is verified below.
Before visiting any school, check if separate toilets for boys and girls are working, and whether drinking water is available. You can also ask the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Malahar for an inspection report.
As a government institution, Nps Kantha provides free education under the RTE Act (2009) up to elementary levels, with zero tuition fees and statutory student benefits. Direct admissions are processed through the school office.
School Address: NPS KANTHA MACHHEDI BILLAWAR - PIN: 184204
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of Nps Kantha is 01141300815. The school is listed as Operational under the administration of Department of Education. This code is used for NSP scholarship verification and official state education records.
Nps Kantha provides instruction in English Medium for Class 1 to 5 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by ZAHOOR AHMED MALIK.
As a government institution, admission to Nps Kantha is completely free of tuition fees under the RTE Act. Direct admission can be completed by visiting the school office during the enrollment season with the child's identity and residence documents.
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