Jogwan - Khour, Jammu

Jogwan is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 50 km from Akhnoor and around 80 km from Jammu. Bardoh serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Jogwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogwan is 005489. The village covers a total geographical area of 2465.4 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jogwan 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 Jogwan

According to the 2011 Census, Jogwan village had a total population of 1,028 people, including 562 males and 466 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.12%, with male literacy at 82.52% and female literacy at 58.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jogwan

Jogwan 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 Jogwan

Jogwan 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 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Jogwan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Jogwan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jogwan

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

Health Facilities in Jogwan

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

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