Kharwa - Chenani, Udhampur

Kharwa 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. Mantali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharwa is 005014. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.7 hectares and falls under the 182141 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kharwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kharwa village had a total population of 354 people, including 173 males and 181 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 62.32% and female literacy at 42.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharwa

Kharwa 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 Kharwa

Kharwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Kharwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Kharwa 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 Kharwa

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

Health Facilities in Kharwa

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

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