Kalwal

Kalwal is a village located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kheri is the gram panchayat of Kalwal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalwal is 006194. The village spans a total geographical area of 33.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181132. Bishnah is nearest town to Kalwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalwal 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 Kalwal

Population of Kalwal

According to the 2011 Census, Kalwal has a total population of about 433, with approximately 238 males and 195 females. The sex ratio is around 819 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 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 76.91%, with male literacy at about 81.51% and female literacy near 71.28%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalwal

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalwal