Anwas Bhandar - Laroka, Rajouri

Anwas Bhandar is a village situated in the Laroka tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 22 km from Nowshera and around 80 km from Rajouri. Laroka serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Anwas Bhandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anwas Bhandar is 001565. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.6 hectares and falls under the 185151 pincode. Nowshera is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Anwas Bhandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nowshera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Anwas Bhandar

According to the 2011 Census, Anwas Bhandar village had a total population of 134 people, including 63 males and 71 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.60%, with male literacy at 65.31% and female literacy at 49.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Anwas Bhandar

Anwas Bhandar 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 Anwas Bhandar

Anwas Bhandar 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 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowshera to Anwas Bhandar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Anwas Bhandar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anwas Bhandar

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

Health Facilities in Anwas Bhandar

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

FAQs about Anwas Bhandar