Seikhlu

Seikhlu is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Seiklu is the gram panchayat of Seikhlu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Seikhlu is 001162. The village spans a total geographical area of 190 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Punch is nearest town to Seikhlu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Seikhlu 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 Seikhlu

Population of Seikhlu

According to the 2011 Census, Seikhlu has a total population of about 1,307, with approximately 681 males and 626 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 211 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 189. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.01%, with male literacy at about 67.84% and female literacy near 43.13%. There are around 274 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Seikhlu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Seikhlu

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

Nearby Villages of Seikhlu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Seikhlu