Kalai

Kalai is a village located in Haveli tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Haveli (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Kalai village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kalai unique in its vibrant Haveli-Punch region. You’ll see Kalai’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 Kalai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalai is 001129. The village spans a total geographical area of 463 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185101. Punch is nearest town to Kalai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalai 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 Suran kote 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 Kalai

Population of Kalai

According to the 2011 Census, Kalai has a total population of about 2,337, with approximately 1,203 males and 1,134 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 360 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,815. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.36%, with male literacy at about 73.15% and female literacy near 55.03%. There are around 461 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalai

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

Nearby Villages of Kalai

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalai