Changiya

Changiya is a village located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Changia is the gram panchayat of Changiya village.

Here you can discover what makes Changiya unique in its vibrant Bishnah-Jammu region. You’ll see Changiya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Changiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Changiya is 006289. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181131. Arina is nearest town to Changiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

When it comes to local governance, Changiya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bishnah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Changiya

Population of Changiya

According to the 2011 Census, Changiya has a total population of about 657, with approximately 334 males and 323 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 45 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.58%, with male literacy at about 75.15% and female literacy near 59.75%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Changiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Changiya

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

Nearby Villages of Changiya

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Changiya