Panhar - Kalakote, Rajouri

Panhar 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 Kala Kote and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Panar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panhar is 001539. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.2 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Nowshehra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Panhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Panhar

According to the 2011 Census, Panhar village had a total population of 609 people, including 319 males and 290 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 67.66% and female literacy at 55.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Panhar

Panhar 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 Panhar

Panhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowshehra to Panhar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Panhar 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 Panhar

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

Health Facilities in Panhar

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

FAQs about Panhar