Kala Ban
Kala Ban is a village located in Mendhar tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Mendhar (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Kalaban is the gram panchayat of Kala Ban village.
Here you can discover what makes Kala Ban unique in its vibrant Mendhar-Punch region. You’ll see Kala Ban’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 Kala Ban
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kala Ban is 001187. The village spans a total geographical area of 1163 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185111. Punch is nearest town to Kala Ban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
Google Map of Kala Ban
Population of Kala Ban
According to the 2011 Census, Kala Ban has a total population of about 3,808, with approximately 1,930 males and 1,878 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 692 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 1,844. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.34%, with male literacy at about 69.74% and female literacy near 52.72%. There are around 623 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kala Ban's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,808 | 1,930 | 1,878 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 692 | 353 | 339 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,844 | 938 | 906 |
| Literate Population | 2,336 | 1,346 | 990 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,472 | 584 | 888 |
Connectivity of Kala Ban
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kala Ban. As per the 2011 stats, Kala Ban had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kala Ban
Knowing the nearby villages of Kala Ban helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kala Ban.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kala Ban
- Where is Kala Ban located?
- Kala Ban village is situated in Mendhar Tehsil, within the Punch district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kala Ban?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kala Ban is Kalaban (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kala Ban?
- The pincode of Kala Ban is 185111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kala Ban as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kala Ban is 3,808, with 1,930 males and 1,878 females.
- How many households are there in Kala Ban as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kala Ban village has a total of 623 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kala Ban as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kala Ban is 61.34%. The male literacy rate is 69.74%, while the female literacy rate is 52.72%.