Nathal - Kharah Balli, Jammu

Nathal is a village situated in the Kharah Balli tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 55 km from Akhnoor and around 83 km from Jammu. Nathal village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathal is 005488. The village covers a total geographical area of 3156.6 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nathal

According to the 2011 Census, Nathal village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 944 males and 791 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.51%, with male literacy at 76.17% and female literacy at 54.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Nathal

Nathal 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 Nathal

Public transport in the Nathal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Nathal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Nathal is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nathal

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

Health Facilities in Nathal

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

FAQs about Nathal