Pindi - Pargwal, Jammu

Pindi is a village situated in the Pargwal tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 27 km from Akhnoor and around 42 km from Jammu. Pindi village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pindi is 005638. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 181207 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Pindi 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 Pindi

According to the 2011 Census, Pindi village had a total population of 571 people, including 297 males and 274 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.55%, with male literacy at 83.66% and female literacy at 64.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Pindi

Pindi 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 Pindi

Pindi 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 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Pindi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Pindi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pindi

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

Health Facilities in Pindi

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

FAQs about Pindi