Bhaw

Bhaw is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pura (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Bhou is the gram panchayat of Bhaw village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhaw unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Bhaw’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 Bhaw

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhaw is 006022. The village spans a total geographical area of 119 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181101. Ranbir Singh Pora is nearest town to Bhaw village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhaw 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 Ranbir singh Pura 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 Bhaw

Population of Bhaw

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaw has a total population of about 912, with approximately 478 males and 434 females. The sex ratio is around 907 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 132 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 81.03%, with male literacy at about 84.73% and female literacy near 76.96%. There are around 175 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhaw's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhaw

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaw

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhaw