Rathua - Hiranagar, Kathua

Rathua is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Pansar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rathua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rathua is 002165. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 184142 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Rathua 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 Rathua

According to the 2011 Census, Rathua village had a total population of 230 people, including 121 males and 109 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Rathua

Rathua 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 Rathua

Rathua 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 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Rathua is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Rathua is about 40 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 Rathua

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

Health Facilities in Rathua

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

FAQs about Rathua