Feller - Kishtwar
Feller is a village situated in the Kishtwar tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from Kishtwar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Filler-a serves as the Gram Panchayat for Feller village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Feller is 004647. The village covers a total geographical area of 1197.5 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Feller 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 Feller
As per Census 2011, Feller village has a total population of 3,802 people, consisting of 1,958 males and 1,844 females. The village has 671 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 558 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,134 literate and 1,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Feller are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,802 | 1,958 | 1,844 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 558 | 317 | 241 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 341 | 178 | 163 |
| Literate Population | 2,134 | 1,364 | 770 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,668 | 594 | 1,074 |
Nearby Villages of Feller
Feller is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Feller
Feller is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Feller is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Feller is about 30 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 Feller
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Feller village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Feller
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Feller village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Feller
Where is Feller located?
Feller village is located in Kishtwar Tehsil, Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Feller?
The Gram Panchayat of Feller is Filler-a.
What is the pincode of Feller?
The pincode of Feller is 182205.
What is the population of Feller?
Feller has a total population of 3,802, including 1,958 males and 1,844 females.
How many households are there in Feller?
There are 671 households in Feller.
What is the literacy rate in Feller?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Feller is 56.13%. Male literacy is 69.66% and female literacy is 41.76%.