Bhouta - Dansal, Jammu

Bhouta is a village situated in the Dansal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 45 km from Jammu and around 45 km from Jammu. Kanyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhouta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhouta is 005692. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.3 hectares and falls under the 181224 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhouta

According to the 2011 Census, Bhouta village had a total population of 622 people, including 339 males and 283 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.33%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 62.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhouta

Bhouta 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 Bhouta

Bhouta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Bhouta.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Bhouta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Bhouta is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhouta

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

Health Facilities in Bhouta

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

FAQs about Bhouta