Chak Sher - Khour, Jammu
Chak Sher is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 28 km from Akhnoor and around 60 km from Jammu. Sainth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Sher village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Sher is 005629. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.9 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Chak Sher 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.
Nearby Villages of Chak Sher
Chak Sher 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chak Agwar | North-East | 0.53 km |
| Sainth | North | 1.28 km |
| Garar | North-West | 1.75 km |
| Gujral | East | 2.57 km |
| Kharota | North-West | 2.98 km |
| Dehrian | North | 3.04 km |
| Doian | North-West | 3.81 km |
| Kotli Manhasan | East | 4.21 km |
| Badwal | North-West | 4.97 km |
| Gurah Manhasan | East | 5.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chak Sher
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chak Sher. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Chak Sher is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Chak Sher is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chak Sher
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chak Sher 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 Chak Sher
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak Sher 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 Chak Sher
Where is Chak Sher located?
Chak Sher village is located in Khour Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chak Sher?
The Gram Panchayat of Chak Sher is Sainth.
What is the pincode of Chak Sher?
The pincode of Chak Sher is 181203.