Tilla - Billawar, Kathua

Tilla is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dewal serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Tilla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilla is 001698. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 184204 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Tilla

According to the 2011 Census, Tilla village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 595 males and 547 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 87.31% and female literacy at 66.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilla

Tilla 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 Tilla

Tilla 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 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Tilla is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Tilla is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilla

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

Health Facilities in Tilla

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

FAQs about Tilla