Kah - Dansal, Jammu

Kah is a village situated in the Dansal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 52 km from Jammu and around 52 km from Jammu. Kanyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kah is 005693. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.4 hectares and falls under the 181224 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kah 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 Kah

According to the 2011 Census, Kah village had a total population of 461 people, including 248 males and 213 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.04%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 57.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kah

Kah 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 Kah

Kah is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sangar, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Kah is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Kah is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kah

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

Health Facilities in Kah

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

FAQs about Kah