Bant
Bant is a village located in Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Chenani (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Udhampur. As per 2009 stats, Charat is the gram panchayat of Bant village.
Here you can discover what makes Bant unique in its vibrant Chenani-Udhampur region. You’ll see Bant’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 Bant
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bant is 005010. The village spans a total geographical area of 258.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182141. Chenani is nearest town to Bant village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
Google Map of Bant
Population of Bant
According to the 2011 Census, Bant has a total population of about 614, with approximately 330 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 860 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.93%, with male literacy at about 64.24% and female literacy near 54.93%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bant's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 614 | 330 | 284 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 101 | 59 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 368 | 212 | 156 |
| Illiterate Population | 246 | 118 | 128 |
Connectivity of Bant
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bant. As per the 2011 stats, Bant had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bant
Knowing the nearby villages of Bant helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bant
- Where is Bant located?
- Bant village is situated in Chenani Tehsil, within the Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bant?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bant is Charat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Bant?
- The pincode of Bant is 182141, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Bant as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bant is 614, with 330 males and 284 females.
- How many households are there in Bant as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Bant village has a total of 93 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Bant as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bant is 59.93%. The male literacy rate is 64.24%, while the female literacy rate is 54.93%.