Seri - Billawar, Kathua

Seri is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Mooni serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Seri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seri is 001700. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 184202 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Seri

According to the 2011 Census, Seri village had a total population of 1,573 people, including 830 males and 743 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.15%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Seri

Seri 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 Seri

Seri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Seri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Seri is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seri

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

Health Facilities in Seri

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

FAQs about Seri