Rekenwas - Warwan, Kishtwar

Rekenwas is a village situated in the Warwan tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 56 km from Marwah and around 159 km from Kishtwar. Sukhnaie serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rekenwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rekenwas is 004730. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173.2 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kokernag is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Rekenwas 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 Rekenwas

As per Census 2011, Rekenwas village has a total population of 244 people, consisting of 131 males and 113 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 69 literate and 175 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population244131113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532627
Literate Population695217
Illiterate Population1757996

Nearby Villages of Rekenwas

Rekenwas 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GumriEast3.38 km
SukhnaiNorth4.04 km
MargiSouth5.49 km
MungliSouth-East14.41 km
InshanSouth17.68 km
LidrooWest20.39 km
Lari PoraNorth-West20.42 km
MulwarwanSouth20.69 km
LariWest23.12 km
AwooraWest24.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rekenwas

Public transport in the Rekenwas is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kokernag to Rekenwas is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Rekenwas is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rekenwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rekenwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Rekenwas

Where is Rekenwas located?

Rekenwas village is located in Warwan Tehsil, Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rekenwas?

The Gram Panchayat of Rekenwas is Sukhnaie.

What is the pincode of Rekenwas?

The pincode of Rekenwas is 182205.

What is the population of Rekenwas?

Rekenwas has a total population of 244, including 131 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Rekenwas?

There are 47 households in Rekenwas.

What is the literacy rate in Rekenwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rekenwas is 28.28%. Male literacy is 39.69% and female literacy is 15.04%.