Ramgarh - Assar, Doda

Ramgarh is a village situated in the Assar tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 35 km from Doda and around 35 km from Doda. Ramgarh Kurmail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramgarh is 004181. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.9 hectares and falls under the 182143 pincode. Batote is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Ramgarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramban Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ramgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Ramgarh village had a total population of 780 people, including 386 males and 394 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.33%, with male literacy at 63.69% and female literacy at 39.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population780386394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1437271
Scheduled Castes (SC)614302312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522923
Literate Population327200127
Illiterate Population453186267

Nearby Villages of Ramgarh

Ramgarh is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mukundpur LabanianNorth-East1.89 km
Birso ChakNorth-East2.45 km
PansarSouth2.96 km
Rangi ChakNorth3.07 km
Chak NathalNorth-East3.36 km
ChangiNorth-East3.42 km
Gota RuaNorth-East3.73 km
Chak BathalNorth-West3.90 km
Chak ChangaWest3.90 km
Ladhwal KhurdNorth3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramgarh

Ramgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhan Arorian, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Batote to Ramgarh is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Ramgarh is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramgarh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ramgarh village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramgarh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ramgarh village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ramgarh

Where is Ramgarh located?

Ramgarh village is located in Assar Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramgarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramgarh is Ramgarh Kurmail.

What is the pincode of Ramgarh?

The pincode of Ramgarh is 182143.

What is the population of Ramgarh?

Ramgarh had a total population of 780, including 386 males and 394 females.

How many households are there in Ramgarh?

Ramgarh had 158 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramgarh was 51.33%. Male literacy was 63.69% and female literacy was 39.32%.