Jwala Pur

Jwala Pur is a village located in Jammu tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 22km away from Jammu, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jwala Pur village. As per 2009 stats, Sum is the gram panchayat of Jwala Pur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jwala Pur unique in its vibrant Jammu region. You’ll see Jwala Pur’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 Jwala Pur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jwala Pur is 005915. The village spans a total geographical area of 211.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181224. Jammu is nearest town to Jwala Pur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jwala Pur 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 Marh 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 Jwala Pur

Population of Jwala Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Jwala Pur has a total population of about 282, with approximately 143 males and 139 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 89 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 68.44%, with male literacy at about 71.33% and female literacy near 65.47%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jwala Pur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jwala Pur

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

Nearby Villages of Jwala Pur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jwala Pur