Pachel

Pachel is a village located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Pachail is the gram panchayat of Pachel village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pachel is 006253. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181131. Arnia is nearest town to Pachel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pachel 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 Pachel

Population of Pachel

According to the 2011 Census, Pachel has a total population of about 668, with approximately 334 males and 334 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 85 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 424 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 70.96%, with male literacy at about 76.35% and female literacy near 65.57%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pachel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pachel

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

Nearby Villages of Pachel

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

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