Said - Hiranagar, Kathua

Said is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Gara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Said village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Said is 001980. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 184141 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Said 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 Said

According to the 2011 Census, Said village had a total population of 931 people, including 509 males and 422 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.46%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Said

Said 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 Said

Said is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hira Nagar, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Said is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Said is about 34 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 Said

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

Health Facilities in Said

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

FAQs about Said