Spalwan

Spalwan is a village located in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Hiranagar (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Kathua.

Spalwan 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 Spalwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Spalwan is 002097. The village spans a total geographical area of 185 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 184148. Hiranagar is nearest town to Spalwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Spalwan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 432 219 213
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 29 34
Scheduled Castes (SC) 24 14 10
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 28 12 16
Literate Population 301 177 124
Illiterate Population 131 42 89

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

  • The total population of Spalwan village is around 432, including approximately 219 males and 213 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 63 children aged 0–6 years in Spalwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Spalwan village has 24 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 28 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Spalwan village is about 69.68%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 58.22%.
  • There are around 76 households in Spalwan village.

Connectivity of Spalwan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Spalwan

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

Bani Chak Thakur Pur Grore Sherpur Pain Panjgrain Brahmana Loundhi Khanak Bhati Mehru Bobia Ladwal Krohl Krishna Krohl Buddu

Frequently Asked Questions about Spalwan

Where is Spalwan located?
Spalwan village is situated in Hiranagar Tehsil, within the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the pincode of Spalwan?
The pincode of Spalwan is 184148, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Spalwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Spalwan is 432, with 219 males and 213 females.
How many households are there in Spalwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Spalwan village has a total of 76 households.
What is the literacy rate in Spalwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Spalwan is 69.68%. The male literacy rate is 80.82%, while the female literacy rate is 58.22%.