Kalsian - Nowshera, Rajouri

Kalsian is a village situated in the Nowshera tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from Nowshera and around 58 km from Rajouri. Kalsian village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalsian is 001570. The village covers a total geographical area of 1169.6 hectares and falls under the 185155 pincode. Nowshera is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kalsian

According to the 2011 Census, Kalsian village had a total population of 1,880 people, including 922 males and 958 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.82%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 72.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalsian

Kalsian 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 Kalsian

Kalsian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowshera to Kalsian is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Kalsian is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalsian

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

Health Facilities in Kalsian

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

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