Qasba - Hiranagar, Kathua

Qasba is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Sallan serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Qasba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Qasba is 001997. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 184144 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Qasba 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 Qasba

According to the 2011 Census, Qasba village had a total population of 785 people, including 402 males and 383 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 74.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 485.

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

Nearby Villages of Qasba

Qasba 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 Qasba

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Qasba. The nearest railway station is Chakdayala, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Qasba is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Qasba is about 28 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 Qasba

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

Health Facilities in Qasba

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

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