Gargal - Maira Mandrian, Jammu

Gargal is a village situated in the Maira Mandrian tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 11 km from Akhnoor and around 38 km from Jammu. Kandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gargal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gargal is 005462. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.5 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gargal

According to the 2011 Census, Gargal village had a total population of 338 people, including 177 males and 161 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 74.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Gargal

Gargal 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 Gargal

Gargal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Gargal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Gargal is about 38 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 Gargal

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

Health Facilities in Gargal

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

FAQs about Gargal