Kalas - R. S. Pura, Jammu

Kalas is a village situated in the R. S. Pura tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from R.s.pura and around 20 km from Jammu. Nihalpur Simbal Upper serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kalas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalas is 006011. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.3 hectares and falls under the 181111 pincode. R.s.pura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kalas

According to the 2011 Census, Kalas village had a total population of 1,458 people, including 783 males and 675 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.61%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 76.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 533, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalas

Kalas 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 Kalas

Kalas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pura to Kalas is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Kalas is about 20 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 Kalas

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

Health Facilities in Kalas

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

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