Neota - Bhalla, Doda

Neota is a village situated in the Bhalla tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from Baderwah and around 27 km from Doda. Neota Karyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neota is 004426. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.3 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Neota 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 Neota

According to the 2011 Census, Neota village had a total population of 944 people, including 489 males and 455 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.90%, with male literacy at 92.35% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Neota

Neota 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Neota

Neota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Neota is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Neota is about 27 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 Neota

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

Health Facilities in Neota

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

FAQs about Neota