Bamlakhi - Bhaderwah, Doda

Bamlakhi is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badarwah and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Bheja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamlakhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamlakhi is 004514. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.9 hectares and falls under the 182222 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bamlakhi

As per Census 2011, Bamlakhi village has a total population of 172 people, consisting of 89 males and 83 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamlakhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1728983
Child Population (0–6 yrs)342212
Scheduled Castes (SC)281711
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025151
Literate Population925636
Illiterate Population803347

Nearby Villages of Bamlakhi

Bamlakhi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bamlakhi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bamlakhi.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Bamlakhi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Bamlakhi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamlakhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bamlakhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bamlakhi

Where is Bamlakhi located?

Bamlakhi village is located in Bhaderwah Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamlakhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamlakhi is Bheja.

What is the pincode of Bamlakhi?

The pincode of Bamlakhi is 182222.

What is the population of Bamlakhi?

Bamlakhi has a total population of 172, including 89 males and 83 females.

How many households are there in Bamlakhi?

There are 32 households in Bamlakhi.

What is the literacy rate in Bamlakhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamlakhi is 53.49%. Male literacy is 62.92% and female literacy is 43.37%.