Flora - Suchetgarh, Jammu
Flora is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 7 km from R.s.pora and around 28 km from Jammu. Flora village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Flora is 006097. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.6 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Flora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Flora
According to the 2011 Census, Flora village had a total population of 931 people, including 484 males and 447 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.15%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 80.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 931 | 484 | 447 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 63 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 80 | 40 | 40 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 701 | 369 | 332 |
| Illiterate Population | 230 | 115 | 115 |
Nearby Villages of Flora
Flora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Flora
Flora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Flora is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Flora is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Flora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Flora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Flora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Flora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Flora
Where is Flora located?
Flora village is located in Suchetgarh Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Flora?
Flora is its own Halqa Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Flora?
The pincode of Flora is 181102.
What is the population of Flora?
Flora had a total population of 931, including 484 males and 447 females.
How many households are there in Flora?
Flora had 190 households.
What is the literacy rate in Flora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Flora was 84.15%. Male literacy was 87.65% and female literacy was 80.58%.