Kachir - Bani, Kathua

Kachir is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Banjal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachir is 001785. The village covers a total geographical area of 1145 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kachir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kachir

As per Census 2011, Kachir village has a total population of 970 people, consisting of 497 males and 473 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kachir are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kachir

Kachir 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 Kachir

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kachir. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Kachir is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Kachir is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachir

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

Health Facilities in Kachir

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

FAQs about Kachir