Jirwar - Bunjwah, Kishtwar

Jirwar is a village situated in the Bunjwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 52 km from Kishtwar and around 52 km from Kishtwar. Binoon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirwar is 004712. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.2 hectares and falls under the 182203 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Jirwar

According to the 2011 Census, Jirwar village had a total population of 403 people, including 193 males and 210 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.96%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 41.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirwar

Jirwar 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 Jirwar

Public transport in the Jirwar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Jirwar is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Jirwar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jirwar

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

Health Facilities in Jirwar

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

FAQs about Jirwar