Kural - Kalakote, Rajouri
Kural is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalakote and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Panjah serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kural village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kural is 001527. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.8 hectares and falls under the 185202 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Kural village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Kural
According to the 2011 Census, Kural village had a total population of 534 people, including 269 males and 265 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.54%, with male literacy at 65.45% and female literacy at 48.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.
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 | 534 | 269 | 265 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 83 | 49 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 126 | 62 | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 140 | 69 | 71 |
| Literate Population | 255 | 144 | 111 |
| Illiterate Population | 279 | 125 | 154 |
Nearby Villages of Kural
Kural 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 Kural
Public transport in the Kural is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Kural is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Kural is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kural
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kural 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 Kural
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kural village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kural
Where is Kural located?
Kural village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Kural?
The Halqa Panchayat of Kural is Panjah.
What is the pincode of Kural?
The pincode of Kural is 185202.
What is the population of Kural?
Kural had a total population of 534, including 269 males and 265 females.
How many households are there in Kural?
Kural had 119 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kural?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kural was 56.54%. Male literacy was 65.45% and female literacy was 48.05%.