Neeli - Majalta, Udhampur

Neeli is a village situated in the Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majalta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Bharnara serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Neeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neeli is 005130. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.2 hectares and falls under the 182127 pincode. Majalta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Neeli

According to the 2011 Census, Neeli village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 545 males and 503 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.90%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Neeli

Neeli 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 Neeli

Neeli 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 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majalta to Neeli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Neeli is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neeli

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

Health Facilities in Neeli

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

FAQs about Neeli