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

As per Census 2011, Panhar village has a total population of 609 people, consisting of 319 males and 290 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panhar are given below:

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