Sundla - Majalta, Udhampur

Sundla is a village situated in the Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majalta and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Sundla village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundla is 005155. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 184205 pincode. Udhampur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Sundla

According to the 2011 Census, Sundla village had a total population of 1,765 people, including 937 males and 828 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 75.22% and female literacy at 57.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundla

Sundla 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 Sundla

Public transport in the Sundla 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 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udhampur to Sundla is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Sundla is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundla

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

Health Facilities in Sundla

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

FAQs about Sundla