Panjgrain Brahmana Village - Hiranagar, Kathua

Panjgrain Brahmana is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Loundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panjgrain Brahmana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjgrain Brahmana is 002095. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 184142 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Panjgrain Brahmana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hira Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panjgrain Brahmana

As per Census 2011, Panjgrain Brahmana village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 279 males and 265 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panjgrain Brahmana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panjgrain Brahmana

Panjgrain Brahmana 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 Panjgrain Brahmana

Panjgrain Brahmana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hira Nagar, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Panjgrain Brahmana is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Panjgrain Brahmana is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panjgrain Brahmana

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

Health Facilities in Panjgrain Brahmana

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

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