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 Halqa 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

According to the 2011 Census, Malti village had a total population of 2,864 people, including 1,524 males and 1,340 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 64.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 707, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

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