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.

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

Google Map of Shindhra

Population of Shindhra

According to the 2011 Census, Shindhra has a total population of about 3,758, with approximately 1,951 males and 1,807 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 666 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 2,242. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.07%, with male literacy at about 68.58% and female literacy near 52.96%. There are around 681 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shindhra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shindhra