Chiani - Majalta, Udhampur

Chiani is a village situated in the Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majalta and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Udhamour. Cheani serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Chiani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiani is 005119. The village covers a total geographical area of 658.4 hectares and falls under the 182127 pincode. Majalta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chiani

According to the 2011 Census, Chiani village had a total population of 854 people, including 458 males and 396 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.15%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 59.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Chiani

Chiani 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 Chiani

Chiani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manwal, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majalta to Chiani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhamour to Chiani is about 31 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 Chiani

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

Health Facilities in Chiani

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

FAQs about Chiani