Ban - Nagrota, Jammu

Ban is a village situated in the Nagrota tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 25 km from Jammu and around 25 km from Jammu. Nadore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ban is 005743. The village covers a total geographical area of 1055.8 hectares and falls under the 181221 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ban

According to the 2011 Census, Ban village had a total population of 1,014 people, including 543 males and 471 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.67%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 65.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Ban

Ban 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 Ban

Ban is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bajalta, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Ban is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Ban is about 25 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 Ban

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

Health Facilities in Ban

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

FAQs about Ban