Indian Village Directory

Kotchalwal Village

Kotchalwal is an inhabited village in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 001479, the Census 2011 record lists 1,892 people in 371 households and the reported area is 1,557.7 hectares. The local references include Kotchalwal Gram Panchayat, Budhal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajouri at about 72 km.

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Quick answer: Kotchalwal is a village in Budhal Sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 001479 and 1,892 people in 371 households.
Village Code001479
Population1,892
Households371
Area1,557.7 hectares
Nearest TownRajouri

Key Village Facts

Village
Kotchalwal
Census Village Code
001479
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
Kotchalwal
Households
371
Population
1,892
Male Population
966
Female Population
926
Sex Ratio
958.59
Area
1,557.7 hectares
Area
15.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajouri
Nearest Town Distance
72 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
185233
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kotchalwal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,892 people, 1,557.7 hectares of reported area and Rajouri as the nearest town reference for Kotchalwal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictRajouri
Sub-districtBudhal
CD BlockBudhal
Gram PanchayatKOTCHALWAL
  • Kotchalwal falls under Budhal Sub-district in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 001479.
  • The record lists 1,892 people living in 371 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,557.7 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

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density121.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kotchalwal in the official administrative record. Census village code 001479, Kotchalwal Gram Panchayat and Budhal CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
006
Sub-district Census Code
00023
Village Census Code
001479
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Budhal
Gram Panchayat Name
Kotchalwal

Location and Distance

Rajouri is the nearest town listed for Kotchalwal, about 72 km away. Rajouri is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Budhal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
103 km
District Headquarter
Rajouri
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajouri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Rajouri
Distance from Nearest Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
1,557.7 hectares
Area
15.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,892 people in 371 households, with 966 male residents and 926 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.04% for Kotchalwal. Population density works out to about 121.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
371
Total Population
1,892
Male Population
966
Female Population
926
Sex Ratio
958.59
Average Household Size
5.1
ST Population
1,855
ST Male Population
948
ST Female Population
907
ST Population Share
98.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kotchalwal list 4 government primary schools and 2 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kotchalwal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Kotchalwal.

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring 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
149.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Private Bus Service
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kotchalwal 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kotchalwal show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 194.7 hectares and irrigated land is 4.9 hectares (2.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities First
Chain Stich
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
923.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
290.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
194.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
189.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.9
Canals Area In Hectares
4.9 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kotchalwal

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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 Kotchalwal village located?

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

Which district is Kotchalwal village in?

Kotchalwal village is in Rajouri district.

Which state is Kotchalwal village in?

Kotchalwal village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Kotchalwal under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kotchalwal?

The Census village code of Kotchalwal is 001479.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kotchalwal under?

Kotchalwal is listed under KOTCHALWAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Budhal.

What is the population of Kotchalwal village?

The village record lists 1,892 people and 371 households for Kotchalwal.

How many households are in Kotchalwal village?

The village record lists 371 households for Kotchalwal.

What is the male and female population of Kotchalwal?

The record lists 966 male residents and 926 female residents for Kotchalwal.

What is the sex ratio of Kotchalwal village?

The sex ratio of Kotchalwal is 958.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kotchalwal village?

The reported geographical area of Kotchalwal is 1,557.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Kotchalwal village?

The approximate population density of Kotchalwal is 121.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kotchalwal?

The nearest town listed for Kotchalwal is Rajouri, about 72 km away.

How far is Kotchalwal from the district headquarters?

Kotchalwal is about 72 km from Rajouri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kotchalwal from the sub-district headquarters?

Kotchalwal is about 103 km from Budhal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kotchalwal?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Kotchalwal.

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

For Kotchalwal, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 194.7 hectares and irrigated land is 4.9 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kotchalwal. 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.