Kudwal

Kudwal is a village located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Changia is the gram panchayat of Kudwal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kudwal is 006290. The village spans a total geographical area of 104 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181132. Arina is nearest town to Kudwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kudwal 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 Kudwal

Population of Kudwal

According to the 2011 Census, Kudwal has a total population of about 488, with approximately 253 males and 235 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 72 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 75.20%, with male literacy at about 80.63% and female literacy near 69.36%. There are around 121 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kudwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kudwal

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

Nearby Villages of Kudwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kudwal