Indian Village Directory

Kewal Village

Kewal is an inhabited village in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 001451, the Census 2011 record lists 3,192 people in 584 households and the reported area is 1,030.8 hectares. The local references include Kewal Gram Panchayat, Budhal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajouri at about 52 km.

In short:

Kewal is a village in Budhal Sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 001451 and 3,192 people in 584 households.

Village Code001451
Population3,192
Households584
Area1,030.8 hectares
Nearest TownRajouri

Detailed village profile

Kewal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,192 people, 1,030.8 hectares of reported area and Rajouri as the nearest town reference for Kewal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Rajouri
Sub-district Budhal
CD Block Budhal
Gram Panchayat KEWAL
  • Kewal falls under Budhal Sub-district in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 001451.
  • The record lists 3,192 people living in 584 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,030.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajouri.
  • 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
Kewal
Census Village Code
001451
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Rajouri
District Census Code
006
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Budhal
Sub-district Census Code
00023
CD Block
Budhal
Gram Panchayat
Kewal
Households
584
Population
3,192
Male Population
1,640
Female Population
1,552
Sex Ratio
946.34
Area
1,030.8 hectares
Area
10.31 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajouri
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
185233
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 309.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.03% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 40.29% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 28.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kewal in the official administrative record. Census village code 001451, Kewal Gram Panchayat and Budhal CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
006
Sub-district Census Code
00023
Village Census Code
001451
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Budhal
Gram Panchayat Name
Kewal

Location and Distance

Rajouri is the nearest town listed for Kewal, about 52 km away. Rajouri is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Budhal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
60 km
District Headquarter
Rajouri
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajouri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Rajouri
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
1,030.8 hectares
Area
10.31 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,192 people in 584 households, with 1,640 male residents and 1,552 female residents. The average household size is 5.47, and SC share is 0.03% and ST share is 40.29% for Kewal. Population density works out to about 309.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
584
Total Population
3,192
Male Population
1,640
Female Population
1,552
Sex Ratio
946.34
Average Household Size
5.47
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.03
ST Population
1,286
ST Male Population
677
ST Female Population
609
ST Population Share
40.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kewal list 7 government primary schools and 3 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
7
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kewal include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
156.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kewal include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kewal include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kewal is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 10 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kewal show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 282.1 hectares and irrigated land is 80.5 hectares (28.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities First
Carpet
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
554.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
38.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
282.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
201.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.5
Canals Area In Hectares
80.5 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kewal

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd 3 60%
State Bank of India 2 40%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Rajouri Treasury Bldg, Rajouri-Budhal Rd, Kotranka Br, Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
State Bank of India ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Budhal Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd CRM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Rajouri Treasury Bldg, Rajouri-Budhal Rd, Kotranka Br, Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Rajouri the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
State Bank of India ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Distt Rajouri Vpo Budhal, Teh: Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233

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

Where is Kewal village located?

Kewal is in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Kewal village in?

Kewal village is in Rajouri district.

Which state is Kewal village in?

Kewal village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Kewal under?

Kewal comes under Budhal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kewal?

The Census village code of Kewal is 001451.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kewal under?

Kewal is listed under KEWAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Budhal.

What is the population of Kewal village?

The village record lists 3,192 people and 584 households for Kewal.

How many households are in Kewal village?

The village record lists 584 households for Kewal.

What is the male and female population of Kewal?

The record lists 1,640 male residents and 1,552 female residents for Kewal.

What is the sex ratio of Kewal village?

The sex ratio of Kewal is 946.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kewal village?

The reported geographical area of Kewal is 1,030.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Kewal village?

The approximate population density of Kewal is 309.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kewal?

The nearest town listed for Kewal is Rajouri, about 52 km away.

How far is Kewal from the district headquarters?

Kewal is about 52 km from Rajouri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kewal from the sub-district headquarters?

Kewal is about 60 km from Budhal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kewal?

The village facility record lists 7 government primary schools and 3 government middle schools for Kewal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kewal?

For Kewal, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 282.1 hectares and irrigated land is 80.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kewal?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kewal. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.