Mori - Bunjwah, Kishtwar

Mori is a village situated in the Bunjwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 42 km from Kishtwar and around 42 km from Kishtwar. Mori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mori is 004723. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.7 hectares and falls under the 182203 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Mori 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 Mori

According to the 2011 Census, Mori village had a total population of 1,547 people, including 814 males and 733 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.75%, with male literacy at 52.61% and female literacy at 23.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,035.

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

Nearby Villages of Mori

Mori 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 Mori

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mori. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Mori is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Mori is about 42 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 Mori

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

Health Facilities in Mori

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

FAQs about Mori