Jajowal - Suchetgarh, Jammu

Jajowal is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from R.s.pora and around 35 km from Jammu. Jeora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Jajowal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jajowal is 006162. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.3 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jajowal 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 Jajowal

According to the 2011 Census, Jajowal village had a total population of 478 people, including 254 males and 224 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.00%, with male literacy at 88.34% and female literacy at 81.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Jajowal

Jajowal 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 Jajowal

Jajowal 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 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Jajowal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Jajowal is about 35 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 Jajowal

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

Health Facilities in Jajowal

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

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