Nandwal - Jammu South, Jammu

Nandwal is a village situated in the Jammu South tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 22 km from Jammu and around 22 km from Jammu. Khandwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandwal is 005927. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.4 hectares and falls under the 180003 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nandwal

According to the 2011 Census, Nandwal village had a total population of 660 people, including 356 males and 304 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.43%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandwal

Nandwal 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 Nandwal

Nandwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Nandwal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Nandwal is about 22 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 Nandwal

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

Health Facilities in Nandwal

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

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