Mehmoodpur - Bishnah, Jammu

Mehmoodpur is a village situated in the Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishnah and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Jammu. Chak Avtara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehmoodpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehmoodpur is 006180. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.4 hectares and falls under the 181132 pincode. Bishnah is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Mehmoodpur 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.

Population of Mehmoodpur

As per Census 2011, Mehmoodpur village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 553 males and 500 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 701 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,053553500
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1207149
Scheduled Castes (SC)701362339
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311615
Literate Population741422319
Illiterate Population312131181

Nearby Villages of Mehmoodpur

Mehmoodpur 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 Mehmoodpur

Mehmoodpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Bishnah to Mehmoodpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Mehmoodpur is about 16 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 Mehmoodpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mehmoodpur

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

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

FAQs about Mehmoodpur

Where is Mehmoodpur located?

Mehmoodpur village is located in Bishnah Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehmoodpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehmoodpur is Chak Avtara.

What is the pincode of Mehmoodpur?

The pincode of Mehmoodpur is 181132.

What is the population of Mehmoodpur?

Mehmoodpur has a total population of 1,053, including 553 males and 500 females.

How many households are there in Mehmoodpur?

There are 201 households in Mehmoodpur.

What is the literacy rate in Mehmoodpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehmoodpur is 70.37%. Male literacy is 76.31% and female literacy is 63.80%.