Kalani

Kalani is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Fathepur is the gram panchayat of Kalani village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalani is 001174. The village spans a total geographical area of 159 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185101. Punch is nearest town to Kalani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalani 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 Poonch Haveli 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 Kalani

Population of Kalani

According to the 2011 Census, Kalani has a total population of about 848, with approximately 433 males and 415 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 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 304. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.86%, with male literacy at about 72.29% and female literacy near 57.11%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalani

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

Nearby Villages of Kalani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalani