Malti - Billawar, Kathua

Malti is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Malti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malti is 001706. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 184204 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Malti

As per Census 2011, Malti village has a total population of 2,864 people, consisting of 1,524 males and 1,340 females. The village has 563 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,850 literate and 1,014 illiterate residents. Additionally, 707 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malti

Malti 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 Malti

Malti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Malti is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Malti is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malti

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

Health Facilities in Malti

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

FAQs about Malti