Patnazi - Bunjwah, Kishtwar

Patnazi is a village situated in the Bunjwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 55 km from Kishtwar and around 55 km from Kishtwar. Patnazi-b serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Patnazi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patnazi is 004726. The village covers a total geographical area of 3716.3 hectares and falls under the 182203 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Patnazi 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 Patnazi

According to the 2011 Census, Patnazi village had a total population of 5,212 people, including 2,636 males and 2,576 females, living in 840 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.44%, with male literacy at 43.88% and female literacy at 22.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,861.

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

Nearby Villages of Patnazi

Patnazi 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 Patnazi

Public transport in the Patnazi 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 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Patnazi is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Patnazi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patnazi

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

Health Facilities in Patnazi

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

FAQs about Patnazi