Omwara - Majalta, Udhampur

Omwara is a village situated in the Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majalta and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Sundla serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Omwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Omwara is 005126. The village covers a total geographical area of 1147.3 hectares and falls under the 184210 pincode. Majalta is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Omwara

According to the 2011 Census, Omwara village had a total population of 706 people, including 382 males and 324 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.19%, with male literacy at 65.40% and female literacy at 45.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population706382324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246757
Scheduled Castes (SC)391920
Scheduled Tribes (ST)386206180
Literate Population327206121
Illiterate Population379176203

Nearby Villages of Omwara

Omwara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Omwara

Omwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majalta to Omwara is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Omwara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Omwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Omwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Omwara

Where is Omwara located?

Omwara village is located in Majalta Tehsil, Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the Halqa Panchayat of Omwara?

The Halqa Panchayat of Omwara is Sundla.

What is the pincode of Omwara?

The pincode of Omwara is 184210.

What is the population of Omwara?

Omwara had a total population of 706, including 382 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Omwara?

Omwara had 134 households.

What is the literacy rate in Omwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Omwara was 56.19%. Male literacy was 65.40% and female literacy was 45.32%.