Charwal

Charwal is a village located in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Hiranagar (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Kathua.

Charwal has its own place in the vibrant Kathua region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Charwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Charwal is 002050. The village spans a total geographical area of 296 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 184144. Hiranagar is nearest town to Charwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Charwal

Below is a concise population overview of Charwal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,962 1,030 932
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 226 130 96
Scheduled Castes (SC) 222 121 101
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 9 4 5
Literate Population 1,464 799 665
Illiterate Population 498 231 267

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Charwal village:

  • The total population of Charwal village is around 1,962, including approximately 1,030 males and 932 females, with a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 226 children aged 0–6 years in Charwal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Charwal village has 222 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 9 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Charwal village is about 74.62%, with male literacy at 77.57% and female literacy at 71.35%.
  • There are around 346 households in Charwal village.

Connectivity of Charwal

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Charwal

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

Gurah Baildaran Langriyal Karwal Hiranagar Pathwal Chak Ganga Ram Gehr Chak Fatoo Balahn Bala Bhagwal Khatriyal

Frequently Asked Questions about Charwal

Where is Charwal located?
Charwal village is situated in Hiranagar Tehsil, within the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the pincode of Charwal?
The pincode of Charwal is 184144, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Charwal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Charwal is 1,962, with 1,030 males and 932 females.
How many households are there in Charwal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Charwal village has a total of 346 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charwal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Charwal is 74.62%. The male literacy rate is 77.57%, while the female literacy rate is 71.35%.