Bhaddu - Billawar, Kathua

Bhaddu is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Bhaddu Upper serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Bhaddu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaddu is 001716. The village covers a total geographical area of 1246 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhaddu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhaddu

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaddu village had a total population of 4,555 people, including 2,440 males and 2,115 females, living in 1,005 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.90%, with male literacy at 90.33% and female literacy at 72.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 423.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaddu

Bhaddu 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 Bhaddu

Bhaddu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Budhi, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Bhaddu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Bhaddu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaddu

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

Health Facilities in Bhaddu

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

FAQs about Bhaddu