Makwal - Dansal, Jammu
Makwal is a village situated in the Dansal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 50 km from Jammu and around 50 km from Jammu. Kanyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makwal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Makwal is 005695. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.2 hectares and falls under the 181221 pincode. Jammu] is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Makwal 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.
Nearby Villages of Makwal
Makwal 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Galak | South | 3.39 km |
| Sundla | North | 3.86 km |
| Ramkot | West | 4.08 km |
| Deot | North-West | 7.26 km |
| Sehal | West | 8.43 km |
| Rajwalta | South-East | 8.67 km |
| Samotha | South-West | 8.85 km |
| Dinga Amb | South | 9.08 km |
| Ucha Pind | East | 9.97 km |
| Goran | South-West | 10.04 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Makwal
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Makwal. The nearest railway station is Chakdayala, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu] to Makwal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Makwal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Makwal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makwal 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 Makwal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Makwal 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 Makwal
Where is Makwal located?
Makwal village is located in Dansal Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Makwal?
The Gram Panchayat of Makwal is Kanyala.
What is the pincode of Makwal?
The pincode of Makwal is 181221.