Deharna - Marwah, Kishtwar

Deharna is a village situated in the Marwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwah and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kishtwar. Dehrna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deharna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deharna is 004750. The village covers a total geographical area of 3063.1 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Deharna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kishtwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deharna

As per Census 2011, Deharna village has a total population of 1,424 people, consisting of 754 males and 670 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 965 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Deharna are given below:

Nearby Villages of Deharna

Deharna 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 Deharna

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Deharna. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Deharna is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Deharna 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 Deharna

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

Health Facilities in Deharna

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

FAQs about Deharna