Kehnu

Kehnu is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Fathepur is the gram panchayat of Kehnu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kehnu is 001173. The village spans a total geographical area of 169 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Punch is nearest town to Kehnu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kehnu 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 Kehnu

Population of Kehnu

According to the 2011 Census, Kehnu has a total population of about 897, with approximately 455 males and 442 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 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 91. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.50%, with male literacy at about 66.15% and female literacy near 32.35%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kehnu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kehnu

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

Nearby Villages of Kehnu

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

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