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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Chiani village has a total population of 854 people, consisting of 458 males and 396 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chiani are given below:

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