Karlah - Chenani, Udhampur

Karlah is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Karlah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlah is 004991. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064.3 hectares and falls under the 182142 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karlah

According to the 2011 Census, Karlah village had a total population of 2,578 people, including 1,339 males and 1,239 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.25%, with male literacy at 76.58% and female literacy at 46.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 630.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlah

Karlah 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 Karlah

Karlah 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 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Karlah is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Karlah is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlah

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

Health Facilities in Karlah

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

FAQs about Karlah