P/S Sheikh Colony is a Primary school established in 1999 located in Bagathpora Ward No 8 village, under Handwara Block, Kupwara 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 MAYMOONA RASOOL. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 01011004001.
P/S Sheikh Colony currently has an enrollment of 18 students, supported by a faculty of 2 teachers. As a government institution, education at P/S Sheikh Colony is entirely free under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Admissions follow state government guidelines with no tuition fee.
| School Name | P/S Sheikh Colony |
| UDISE Code | 01011004001 |
| Headmaster | MAYMOONA RASOOL |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Jammu & Kashmir Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1999 |
| State | Jammu And Kashmir |
| District | Kupwara |
| Block | Handwara |
| Village | Bagathpora Ward No 8 |
| Cluster | Gms Banday Mohala |
| Location Type | 🏙️ Urban |
| PIN Code |
| Category | Primary |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | English Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | MAYMOONA RASOOL |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 2(0 Male, 2 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 18(9 Boys, 9 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 9 : 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 | sheikh colony Handwara - PIN: 193221 |
| rasoolmaymoona@gmail.com |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 193221 (Bagathpora Ward No 8, Handwara, Kupwara)? 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 9 students in this school, which is excellent for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
P/S Sheikh Colony is a recognized school located in Bagathpora Ward No 8 village, Handwara block, kupwara 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 1999).
P/S Sheikh Colony is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 01011004001. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: P/S Sheikh Colony reports 7 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Handwara block of Kupwara 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 Handwara for an inspection report.
As a government institution, P/S Sheikh Colony 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: sheikh colony Handwara - PIN: 193221
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of P/S Sheikh Colony is 01011004001. 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.
P/S Sheikh Colony provides instruction in English Medium for Class 1 to 5 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by MAYMOONA RASOOL.
As a government institution, admission to P/S Sheikh Colony 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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