Neel - Ramsoo, Ramban

Neel is a village situated in the Ramsoo tehsil of Ramban district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 23 km from Banihal and around 58 km from Ramban. Neel-b serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Neel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neel is 004540. The village covers a total geographical area of 1377.2 hectares and falls under the 182146 pincode. Banihal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Neel

According to the 2011 Census, Neel village had a total population of 5,494 people, including 2,824 males and 2,670 females, living in 1,090 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.86%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 31.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Neel

Neel 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 Neel

Public transport in the Neel is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banihal to Neel is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramban to Neel 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 Neel

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

Health Facilities in Neel

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

FAQs about Neel