Neoch - Mahore, Reasi

Neoch is a village situated in the Mahore tehsil of Reasi district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from Gool-gulabgarh and around 110 km from Reasi. Nioch serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neoch village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neoch is 005179. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.4 hectares and falls under the 182315 pincode. Reasi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Neoch

As per Census 2011, Neoch village has a total population of 2,017 people, consisting of 1,056 males and 961 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 566 literate and 1,451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0171,056961
Child Population (0–6 yrs)375192183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)743
Literate Population566406160
Illiterate Population1,451650801

Nearby Villages of Neoch

Neoch 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShibrasWest3.32 km
TuksanSouth3.88 km
DewalNorth-East4.10 km
LarhWest6.57 km
LarEast7.15 km
SarhSouth-West8.59 km
BathoieSouth8.79 km
MahoreSouth-West11.77 km
JamaslanSouth13.91 km
ShajrooSouth13.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neoch

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Neoch. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Reasi to Neoch is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Reasi to Neoch is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neoch

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Neoch

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Neoch

Where is Neoch located?

Neoch village is located in Mahore Tehsil, Reasi district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neoch?

The Gram Panchayat of Neoch is Nioch.

What is the pincode of Neoch?

The pincode of Neoch is 182315.

What is the population of Neoch?

Neoch has a total population of 2,017, including 1,056 males and 961 females.

How many households are there in Neoch?

There are 373 households in Neoch.

What is the literacy rate in Neoch?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neoch is 28.06%. Male literacy is 38.45% and female literacy is 16.65%.