Kud - Chenani, Udhampur

Kud is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Kud Upper serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kud is 004984. The village covers a total geographical area of 924.1 hectares and falls under the 182142 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kud

According to the 2011 Census, Kud village had a total population of 1,845 people, including 980 males and 865 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.07%, with male literacy at 74.33% and female literacy at 56.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 747, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Kud

Kud 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 Kud

Kud 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 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Kud is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Kud is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kud

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

Health Facilities in Kud

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

FAQs about Kud