Majalta
Majalta is a Town and Tehsil in Udhampur District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Majalta Block (CD) is 00075. The total area of Majalta Tehsil is 235 km². Majalta has a sex ratio of approximately 899 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Majalta Tehsil
Majalta Tehsil has a total of 42 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Majalta Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amara | Khoon | Udhampur (50 km) |
| 2 | Amwara | Sundla | Majalta (38 km) |
| 3 | Bapanir Garh | N/A | Udhampur (42 km) |
| 4 | Beraltha | Baryalta | Udhampur (33 km) |
| 5 | Bhati Badighar | Bhatti Bari Garh | Udhampur (60 km) |
| 6 | Blas Pur | Bilaspur | Udhampur (45 km) |
| 7 | Bobay | Babey | Udhampur (65 km) |
| 8 | Buttal | Battal | Udhampur (32 km) |
| 9 | Chiani | Cheani | Majalta (12 km) |
| 10 | Chohan | Chown | Udhampur (86 km) |
| 11 | Deot | Bilaspur | Udhampur (48 km) |
| 12 | Dumma | Dhamma | Udhampur (45 km) |
| 13 | Ghar Pamasta | Dhamma | Udhampur (47 km) |
| 14 | Ghar Sawanabanj | Garh Samana Banj | Udhampur (80 km) |
| 15 | Hardulivian | N/A | Majalta |
| 16 | Haripur | Jansal | Majalta |
| 17 | Jagwal | Jansal | Udhampur (42 km) |
| 18 | Jakhanu | Palnoo | Udhampur (55 km) |
| 19 | Jasnal | Jansal | Majalta (6 km) |
| 20 | Kail | S K Bar | Udhampur (60 km) |
| 21 | Kakrai | Battal | Udhampur (35 km) |
| 22 | Kathel Dongu | Peoni | Majalta (4 km) |
| 23 | Mottu | Chore Panjian | Majalta (46 km) |
| 24 | Mujaltha | Majalta | Udhampur (37 km) |
| 25 | Nagrota Lala | Dhamma | Udhampur (49 km) |
| 26 | Nagrotta Tajoor | Cheani | Majalta (12 km) |
| 27 | Naki | Khoon | Udhampur (55 km) |
| 28 | Neeli | Bharnara | Majalta (10 km) |
| 29 | Palnun | Palnoo | Udhampur (55 km) |
| 30 | Pelather | Jansal | Udhampur (42 km) |
| 31 | Pernarra | Bharnara | Udhampur (43 km) |
| 32 | Puany | Peoni | Majalta (5 km) |
| 33 | Puthwar | Pathwar | Majalta (20 km) |
| 34 | Satrehri | Satrari | Udhampur (37 km) |
| 35 | Sehal | S K Bar | Udhampur (60 km) |
| 36 | Seral Chowa | Battal | Udhampur (45 km) |
| 37 | Shahpur | Bharnara | Samba (40 km) |
| 38 | Sunal | Thial | Udhampur (43 km) |
| 39 | Sundla | Sundla | Udhampur (55 km) |
| 40 | Tajoor | Cheani | Majalta |
| 41 | Thalora | Thalora | Majalta (12 km) |
| 42 | Thial | Thial | Majalta (18 km) |
Population of Majalta Tehsil
The population profile of Majalta Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Majalta Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 47,663 people. Includes nearly 25,087 males and 22,576 females. Rural population is about 47,663 people.
- There are around 7,199 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,888 boys and 3,311 girls.
- Literate population is about 28,079 people. Non-literate population is around 19,584 people.
- There are nearly 9,243 households.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,663 | 47,663 | N/A |
| Male Population | 25,087 | 25,087 | N/A |
| Female Population | 22,576 | 22,576 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,199 | 7,199 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,888 | 3,888 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,311 | 3,311 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 28,079 | 28,079 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 16,583 | 16,583 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,496 | 11,496 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 19,584 | 19,584 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,504 | 8,504 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,080 | 11,080 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,243 | 9,243 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Majalta Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Majalta Tehsil is approximately 12,438 people, including 6,572 males and 5,866 females. Around 12,438 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Majalta Tehsil is about 5,077 people, including 2,665 males and 2,412 females. Around 5,077 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 203 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 203 people per sq. km.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 12,438 | 12,438 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,572 | 6,572 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,866 | 5,866 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,077 | 5,077 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,665 | 2,665 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,412 | 2,412 | N/A |
| Population Density | 203 / km² | 203 / km² | N/A |