Bain - Chenani, Udhampur

Bain is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Bain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bain is 004996. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.5 hectares and falls under the 182141 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bain

According to the 2011 Census, Bain village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 817 males and 786 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.04%, with male literacy at 68.47% and female literacy at 36.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 544.

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

Nearby Villages of Bain

Bain 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 Bain

Bain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Bain is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Bain is about 60 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 Bain

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

Health Facilities in Bain

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

FAQs about Bain