Chak Ratnal - Bishnah, Jammu
Chak Ratnal is a village situated in the Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishnah and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jammu. Ratnal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Ratnal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Ratnal is 006211. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.3 hectares and falls under the 181132 pincode. Bishnah is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Chak Ratnal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bishnah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chak Ratnal
Chak Ratnal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Nandrol | South-East | 1.39 km |
| Shahpur Brahamana | East | 1.57 km |
| Ratnal | North-East | 1.69 km |
| Mangal | South-East | 2.79 km |
| Chorli | North-West | 2.91 km |
| Pandori Manhasan | South-West | 2.94 km |
| Chak Bana Brahamana | North | 3.32 km |
| Rakh Jhang | South-East | 3.71 km |
| Chak Bhagwana | South | 3.85 km |
| Deoli | North-West | 3.95 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chak Ratnal
Public transport in the Chak Ratnal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bishnah to Chak Ratnal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Chak Ratnal is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chak Ratnal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chak Ratnal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chak Ratnal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak Ratnal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chak Ratnal
Where is Chak Ratnal located?
Chak Ratnal village is located in Bishnah Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chak Ratnal?
The Gram Panchayat of Chak Ratnal is Ratnal.
What is the pincode of Chak Ratnal?
The pincode of Chak Ratnal is 181132.