Nali - Bunjwah, Kishtwar

Nali is a village situated in the Bunjwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 54 km from Kishtwar and around 54 km from Kishtwar. Nali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nali is 004711. The village covers a total geographical area of 1596.5 hectares and falls under the 182203 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nali 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 Nali

According to the 2011 Census, Nali village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 682 males and 651 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.58%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 46.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,333682651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254135119
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)703733
Literate Population686436250
Illiterate Population647246401

Nearby Villages of Nali

Nali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JirwarEast2.86 km
SharotiNorth-West4.47 km
MoriSouth-West4.73 km
TipriSouth-West4.90 km
TataniWest5.45 km
PatnaziSouth-East5.89 km
BalgranSouth-West6.93 km
PoraNorth-West7.98 km
KalchandaWest8.21 km
ChandaliNorth-West9.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nali

Public transport in the Nali 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 95.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Nali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Nali is about 54 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 Nali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nali

Where is Nali located?

Nali village is located in Bunjwah Tehsil, Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nali?

Nali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nali?

The pincode of Nali is 182203.

What is the population of Nali?

Nali had a total population of 1,333, including 682 males and 651 females.

How many households are there in Nali?

Nali had 241 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nali was 63.58%. Male literacy was 79.71% and female literacy was 46.99%.