Najwal

Najwal is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 31km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Bhalwal Mullo is the gram panchayat of Najwal village.

Najwal has its own place in the vibrant Jammu region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Najwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Najwal is 005617. The village spans a total geographical area of 187 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181207. Akhnoor is nearest town to Najwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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Population of Najwal

Below is a concise population overview of Najwal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 552 289 263
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 90 47 43
Scheduled Castes (SC) 196 96 100
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 323 184 139
Illiterate Population 229 105 124

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Najwal village:

  • The total population of Najwal village is around 552, including approximately 289 males and 263 females, with a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 90 children aged 0–6 years in Najwal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Najwal village has 196 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Najwal village is about 58.51%, with male literacy at 63.67% and female literacy at 52.85%.
  • There are around 111 households in Najwal village.

Connectivity of Najwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Najwal. As per the 2011 stats, Najwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Najwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Najwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Najwal.

Sajwal Bhalwal Moolo Bhalwal Bharath Prag Pur Mal Jodha Sarwal Phagwari Tagwal Gurah Manhasan Kotli Manhasan Gujral

Frequently Asked Questions about Najwal

Where is Najwal located?
Najwal village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Najwal?
The Gram Panchayat of Najwal is Bhalwal Mullo (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Najwal?
The pincode of Najwal is 181207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Najwal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Najwal is 552, with 289 males and 263 females.
How many households are there in Najwal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Najwal village has a total of 111 households.
What is the literacy rate in Najwal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Najwal is 58.51%. The male literacy rate is 63.67%, while the female literacy rate is 52.85%.