Pansar - Hiranagar, Kathua

Pansar is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Pansar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pansar is 002164. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 184148 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pansar 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 Pansar

According to the 2011 Census, Pansar village had a total population of 274 people, including 136 males and 138 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.43%, with male literacy at 77.48% and female literacy at 63.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Pansar

Pansar 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 Pansar

Pansar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhan Arorian, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Pansar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Pansar is about 43 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 Pansar

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

Health Facilities in Pansar

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

FAQs about Pansar