Sewna - Chenani, Udhampur

Sewna is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Sewna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sewna is 005009. The village covers a total geographical area of 531.8 hectares and falls under the 182141 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sewna

According to the 2011 Census, Sewna village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 624 males and 610 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.97%, with male literacy at 79.14% and female literacy at 54.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Sewna

Sewna 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 Sewna

Sewna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Sewna is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Sewna is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sewna

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

Health Facilities in Sewna

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

FAQs about Sewna