Where is Puwal village located?
Puwal is in Bishnah Sub-district of Jammu district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Indian Village Directory
Puwal Village
Puwal is an inhabited village in Bishnah Sub-district of Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 006258, the Census 2011 record lists 600 people in 123 households and the reported area is 57.1 hectares. The local references include Chack Marja Gram Panchayat, Bishnah CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arnias at about 5 km.
Puwal is a village in Bishnah Sub-district, Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 006258 and 600 people in 123 households.
Village Code006258
Population600
Households123
Area57.1 hectares
Nearest TownArnias
Detailed village profile
Puwal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 600 people, 57.1 hectares of reported area and Arnias as the nearest town reference for Puwal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Jammu and Kashmir
District
Jammu
Sub-district
Bishnah
CD Block
Bishnah
Gram Panchayat
CHACK MARJA
- Puwal falls under Bishnah Sub-district in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 006258.
- The record lists 600 people living in 123 households.
- The reported village area is 57.1 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Arnias.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Puwal
- Census Village Code
- 006258
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
- State Census Code
- 01
- District
- Jammu
- District Census Code
- 021
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bishnah
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00081
- CD Block
- Bishnah
- Gram Panchayat
- Chack Marja
- Households
- 123
- Population
- 600
- Male Population
- 319
- Female Population
- 281
- Sex Ratio
- 880.88
- Area
- 57.1 hectares
- Area
- 0.57 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arnias
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 181131
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,050.79 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.88 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
51.17%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Puwal in the official administrative record. Census village code 006258, Chack Marja Gram Panchayat and Bishnah CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 021
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00081
- Village Census Code
- 006258
- CD Block Code
- 0139
- CD Block Name
- Bishnah
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chack Marja
Location and Distance
Arnias is the nearest town listed for Puwal, about 5 km away. Jammu is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bishnah
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Jammu
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bishnah
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Arnias
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 57.1 hectares
- Area
- 0.57 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 600 people in 123 households, with 319 male residents and 281 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 51.17% and ST share is 0% for Puwal. Population density works out to about 1,050.79 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 123
- Total Population
- 600
- Male Population
- 319
- Female Population
- 281
- Sex Ratio
- 880.88
- Average Household Size
- 4.88
- SC Population
- 307
- SC Male Population
- 152
- SC Female Population
- 155
- SC Population Share
- 51.17
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Puwal, including counts where the source provides them.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puwal include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Puwal include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Puwal include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Puwal is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Puwal show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 53.8 hectares and irrigated land is 53.8 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Nil
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Nil
- Handicrafts Commodities Second
- Nil
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Manufacturers Commodities Third
- Nil
- Handicrafts Commodities Third
- Nil
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.3
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 53.8
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 53.8
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 53.8 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Puwal
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 8
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 3 | 38% |
| State Bank of India | 3 | 38% |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | 1 | 12% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 12% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Bishna | Arnia (MC) | Village Arnia, Dist. Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir - 181131 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Khasra No. 3754, Ward No. 5, Jammu, J… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Jammu | Jammu (M Corp. + Og) | Jammu Arnia Ward No-9, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Bishna | Arnia (MC) | Arnia Pandorian Road the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Arnia, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Bishna | Arnia (MC) | Arnia Arnia, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Ranbirsinghpora | R.S. Pora (MC) | Near Petrol Pump Village Chakrohi, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Ranbirsinghpora | R.S. Pora (MC) | Bank Arnia Jammu Yash Pal Near Pnb, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Bishna | Arnia (MC) | Tehsil-Bishnah Arnia, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 181131 | Jammu | Jammu | Jammu (M Corp. + Og) | Sai Kalan Sai Kala, Near Hdfc ATM Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, 181131 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Puwal village in?
Puwal village is in Jammu district.
Which state is Puwal village in?
Puwal village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which sub-district is Puwal under?
Puwal comes under Bishnah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Puwal?
The Census village code of Puwal is 006258.
Which Gram Panchayat is Puwal under?
Puwal is listed under CHACK MARJA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bishnah.
What is the population of Puwal village?
The village record lists 600 people and 123 households for Puwal.
How many households are in Puwal village?
The village record lists 123 households for Puwal.
What is the male and female population of Puwal?
The record lists 319 male residents and 281 female residents for Puwal.
What is the sex ratio of Puwal village?
The sex ratio of Puwal is 880.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Puwal village?
The reported geographical area of Puwal is 57.1 hectares.
What is the population density of Puwal village?
The approximate population density of Puwal is 1,050.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Puwal?
The nearest town listed for Puwal is Arnias, about 5 km away.
How far is Puwal from the district headquarters?
Puwal is about 28 km from Jammu, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Puwal from the sub-district headquarters?
Puwal is about 20 km from Bishnah, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Puwal?
For Puwal, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 53.8 hectares and irrigated land is 53.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Puwal?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Puwal. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Puwal.