Chilla - Jammu

Chilla is a village situated in the Jammu tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 40 km from Jammu, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chilla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilla is 005740. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.9 hectares and falls under the 180001 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chilla 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 Chilla

As per Census 2011, Chilla village has a total population of 786 people, consisting of 438 males and 348 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 794 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilla

Chilla 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 Chilla

Public transport in the Chilla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Chilla is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Chilla is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilla

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

Health Facilities in Chilla

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

FAQs about Chilla