Layan

Layan is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Chandu Chak is the gram panchayat of Layan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Layan is 006048. The village spans a total geographical area of 62.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181102. R.s.pora is nearest town to Layan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Layan 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 Suchet Garh 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 Layan

Population of Layan

According to the 2011 Census, Layan has a total population of about 297, with approximately 158 males and 139 females. The sex ratio is around 879 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.46%, with male literacy at about 81.01% and female literacy near 77.70%. There are around 72 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Layan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Layan

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

Nearby Villages of Layan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Layan