Suhagni - Marh, Jammu

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suhagni is 005882. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.6 hectares and falls under the 180002 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Suhagni 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 Suhagni

As per Census 2011, Suhagni village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 277 males and 261 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 380 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Suhagni are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538277261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552827
Scheduled Castes (SC)1729577
Literate Population380221159
Illiterate Population15856102

Nearby Villages of Suhagni

Suhagni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak LahoriNorth-East1.06 km
SandwanSouth-East1.09 km
SaharanNorth1.59 km
MachhialWest1.64 km
RathuaNorth-East2.17 km
Salal PurNorth-West2.30 km
TheraSouth-East2.32 km
Gho ManhasanEast2.63 km
Tikri DayalanEast2.73 km
Chak TaruNorth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Suhagni

Suhagni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Suhagni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Suhagni

Where is Suhagni located?

Suhagni village is located in Marh Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suhagni?

The Gram Panchayat of Suhagni is Sohagni.

What is the pincode of Suhagni?

The pincode of Suhagni is 180002.

What is the population of Suhagni?

Suhagni has a total population of 538, including 277 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Suhagni?

There are 119 households in Suhagni.

What is the literacy rate in Suhagni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suhagni is 70.63%. Male literacy is 79.78% and female literacy is 60.92%.