Jangwal - Suchetgarh, Jammu

Jangwal is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 14 km from R.s.pora and around 34 km from Jammu. Talhar serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Jangwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangwal is 006157. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.1 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jangwal 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 Jangwal

According to the 2011 Census, Jangwal village had a total population of 422 people, including 229 males and 193 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.35%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangwal

Jangwal 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 Jangwal

Jangwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Jangwal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Jangwal is about 34 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 Jangwal

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

Health Facilities in Jangwal

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

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