Gms Handwara is a Primary with Upper Primary school established in 1940 located in Khanabal A Ward No 6 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 8. It is a Co-educational institution, currently led by KHALIDA BANO. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 01011004205.
Gms Handwara currently has an enrollment of 150 students, supported by a faculty of 10 teachers. As a government institution, education at Gms Handwara is entirely free under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Admissions follow state government guidelines with no tuition fee.
| School Name | Gms Handwara |
| UDISE Code | 01011004205 |
| Headmaster | khalida bano |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Jammu & Kashmir Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1940 |
| State | Jammu And Kashmir |
| District | Kupwara |
| Block | Handwara |
| Village | Khanabal A Ward No 6 |
| Cluster | Bms Handwara |
| Location Type | 🏙️ Urban |
| PIN Code |
| Category | Primary with Upper Primary |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | English Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | khalida bano |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 10(3 Male, 7 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 150(65 Boys, 85 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 15 : 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 | srinagar jammu and kashmir - PIN: 193221 |
| gmshandwara4205@gmail.com |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 193221 (Khanabal A Ward No 6, 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 15 students in this school, which is excellent for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
Gms Handwara is a recognized school located in Khanabal A Ward No 6 village, Handwara block, kupwara district, jammu-and-kashmir. It provides education for Class 1 to 8 (both boys and girls) under the administration of Department of Education (established in 1940).
Gms Handwara is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 01011004205. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: Gms Handwara reports 8 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, Gms Handwara 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: srinagar jammu and kashmir - PIN: 193221
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of Gms Handwara is 01011004205. 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.
Gms Handwara provides instruction in English Medium for Class 1 to 8 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by KHALIDA BANO.
As a government institution, admission to Gms Handwara 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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