Fatwal

Fatwal is a village located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Chak Bana is the gram panchayat of Fatwal village.

Here you can discover what makes Fatwal unique in its vibrant Bishnah-Jammu region. You’ll see Fatwal’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 Fatwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Fatwal is 006188. The village spans a total geographical area of 124.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181132. Bishnah is nearest town to Fatwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

When it comes to local governance, Fatwal 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 Fatwal

Population of Fatwal

According to the 2011 Census, Fatwal has a total population of about 948, with approximately 495 males and 453 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 282 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 73.00%, with male literacy at about 77.98% and female literacy near 67.55%. There are around 183 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Fatwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Fatwal

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

Nearby Villages of Fatwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Fatwal