Kalchanda - Drabshala, Kishtwar

Kalchanda is a village situated in the Drabshala tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 41 km from Kishtwar and around 41 km from Kishtwar. Baroti serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kalchanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalchanda is 004707. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.5 hectares and falls under the 182204 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kalchanda 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 Kalchanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalchanda village had a total population of 466 people, including 239 males and 227 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.69%, with male literacy at 68.59% and female literacy at 45.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalchanda

Kalchanda 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 Kalchanda

Kalchanda 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 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Kalchanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Kalchanda is about 41 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 Kalchanda

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

Health Facilities in Kalchanda

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

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