Bhagna - Nagseni, Kishtwar

Bhagna is a village situated in the Nagseni tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 24 km from Kishtwar and around 24 km from Kishtwar. Bhagna-b serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Bhagna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagna is 004655. The village covers a total geographical area of 2138.4 hectares and falls under the 182204 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhagna 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 Bhagna

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagna village had a total population of 2,663 people, including 1,380 males and 1,283 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.79%, with male literacy at 72.95% and female literacy at 41.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagna

Bhagna 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 Bhagna

Bhagna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Bhagna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Bhagna is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagna

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

Health Facilities in Bhagna

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

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