Kallar - Kalakote, Rajouri
Kallar is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kala Kote and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Kotekabu (kaller) serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kallar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallar is 001550. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.5 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Kallar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kala kote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kallar
According to the 2011 Census, Kallar village had a total population of 456 people, including 233 males and 223 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 72.00% and female literacy at 52.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 456 | 233 | 223 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 169 | 83 | 86 |
| Literate Population | 245 | 144 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 211 | 89 | 122 |
Nearby Villages of Kallar
Kallar 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 Kallar
Kallar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Kallar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Kallar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kallar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kallar 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 Kallar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kallar 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 Kallar
Where is Kallar located?
Kallar village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Kallar?
The Halqa Panchayat of Kallar is Kotekabu (kaller).
What is the pincode of Kallar?
The pincode of Kallar is 185201.
What is the population of Kallar?
Kallar had a total population of 456, including 233 males and 223 females.
How many households are there in Kallar?
Kallar had 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kallar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallar was 62.66%. Male literacy was 72.00% and female literacy was 52.88%.