Shindhra

Shindhra is a village located in Haveli tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Haveli (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Shiendara Upper is the gram panchayat of Shindhra village.

Shindhra has its own place in the vibrant Punch 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 Shindhra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shindhra is 001138. The village spans a total geographical area of 1030 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185101. Punch is nearest town to Shindhra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shindhra 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.

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Population of Shindhra

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

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

• The total population of Shindhra village is around 3,758, including approximately 1,951 males and 1,807 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 666 children aged 0–6 years in Shindhra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Shindhra village has 2,242 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Shindhra village is about 61.07%, with male literacy at 68.58% and female literacy at 52.96%.
• There are around 681 households in Shindhra village.

Connectivity of Shindhra

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

Nearby Villages of Shindhra

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

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