Hanzal - Marwah, Kishtwar

Hanzal is a village situated in the Marwah tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwah and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kishtwar. Hanzal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanzal is 004749. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.4 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Hanzal 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 Hanzal

As per Census 2011, Hanzal village has a total population of 472 people, consisting of 244 males and 228 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 200 literate and 272 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanzal

Hanzal 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 Hanzal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hanzal. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Hanzal is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Hanzal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanzal

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

Health Facilities in Hanzal

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

FAQs about Hanzal