Chakhar - Bhalwal, Jammu

Chakhar is a village situated in the Bhalwal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 60 km from Jammu and around 60 km from Jammu. Gorda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakhar is 005643. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.8 hectares and falls under the 181122 pincode. Bantalab is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chakhar

As per Census 2011, Chakhar village has a total population of 565 people, consisting of 297 males and 268 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakhar

Chakhar 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 Chakhar

Public transport in the Chakhar 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 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bantalab to Chakhar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Chakhar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakhar

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

Health Facilities in Chakhar

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

FAQs about Chakhar