Chamoti - Drabshala, Kishtwar

Chamoti is a village situated in the Drabshala tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 26 km from Kishtwar and around 26 km from Kishtwar. Chamoti village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamoti is 004721. The village covers a total geographical area of 1394.2 hectares and falls under the 182204 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Chamoti 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 Chamoti

According to the 2011 Census, Chamoti village had a total population of 1,444 people, including 735 males and 709 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.83%, with male literacy at 32.88% and female literacy at 18.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 950.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamoti

Chamoti 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 Chamoti

Chamoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Chamoti is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Chamoti is about 26 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 Chamoti

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

Health Facilities in Chamoti

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

FAQs about Chamoti