Lam - Khour, Jammu

Lam is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 32 km from Akhnoor and around 60 km from Jammu. Bhagwan Chak serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Lam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lam is 005559. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.3 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Lam 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 Lam

According to the 2011 Census, Lam village had a total population of 859 people, including 416 males and 443 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 93.12% and female literacy at 78.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Lam

Lam 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 Lam

Lam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Lam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Lam 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 Lam

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

Health Facilities in Lam

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

FAQs about Lam