Mandal - Mandal, Jammu

Mandal is a village situated in the Mandal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from Jammu and around 12 km from Jammu. Mandal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandal is 005909. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.1 hectares and falls under the 180003 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mandal 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 Mandal

According to the 2011 Census, Mandal village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 530 males and 471 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 78.40% and female literacy at 67.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandal

Mandal 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 Mandal

Mandal 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 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Mandal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Mandal is about 12 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 Mandal

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

Health Facilities in Mandal

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

FAQs about Mandal