Meluwal

Meluwal is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kotli Shah Daula is the gram panchayat of Meluwal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Meluwal is 006032. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181102. R.s.pora is nearest town to Meluwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Meluwal 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 Meluwal

Population of Meluwal

According to the 2011 Census, Meluwal has a total population of about 749, with approximately 384 males and 365 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 655 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 21. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.36%, with male literacy at about 76.04% and female literacy near 68.49%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Meluwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Meluwal

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

Nearby Villages of Meluwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Meluwal