Karwal - Hiranagar, Kathua

Karwal is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Pathwal serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Karwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karwal is 002047. The village covers a total geographical area of 21 hectares and falls under the 184148 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Karwal

According to the 2011 Census, Karwal village had a total population of 267 people, including 136 males and 131 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.09%, with male literacy at 94.26% and female literacy at 81.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Karwal

Karwal 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 Karwal

Karwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdayala, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Karwal is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Karwal is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karwal

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

Health Facilities in Karwal

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

FAQs about Karwal