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 Halqa 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

According to the 2011 Census, Rekenwas village had a total population of 244 people, including 131 males and 113 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.13%, with male literacy at 49.52% and female literacy at 19.77%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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