Bitchwal - Keran, Kupwara
Bitchwal is a village situated in the Keran tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 74 km from Kupwara and around 74 km from Kupwara. Karen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bitchwal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bitchwal is 000004. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.7 hectares and falls under the 193224 pincode. Kupwara is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.
Bitchwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karnah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bitchwal
Bitchwal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bitchwal
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bitchwal.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kupwara to Bitchwal is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kupwara to Bitchwal is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bitchwal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bitchwal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bitchwal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bitchwal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bitchwal
Where is Bitchwal located?
Bitchwal village is located in Keran Tehsil, Kupwara district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bitchwal?
The Gram Panchayat of Bitchwal is Karen.
What is the pincode of Bitchwal?
The pincode of Bitchwal is 193224.