Alora - Mandal, Jammu

Alora is a village situated in the Mandal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 16 km from Jammu and around 16 km from Jammu. Sohajana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alora is 005877. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.5 hectares and falls under the 180003 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Alora

According to the 2011 Census, Alora village had a total population of 801 people, including 412 males and 389 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 88.40% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Alora

Alora 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 Alora

Public transport in the Alora 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 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Alora is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Alora is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alora

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

Health Facilities in Alora

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

FAQs about Alora