Village code 1713

Galak Village, Billawar Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Galak is a village in Billawar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Galak village map in Jammu & Kashmir
Galak village map image for Billawar Tehsil, Jammu & Kashmir.

Village Overview

Galak is a village in Billawar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir. For Galak, the population is 2,138, PIN code is 184205 and Census village code is 1713. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Galak village
Village code1713
PIN code184205
Population2,138
Households439
Area1,755 ha / 17.55 sq. km / 4,337 acres
Population density122 people per sq. km
Sex ratio921 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBillawar (35 km)
Current stateJammu & Kashmir
Census 2011 stateJammu & Kashmir
Current districtKathua
Census 2011 districtKathua

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 184205. This helps users verify the postal area for Galak, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Galak village
PIN code184205
Post offices linked with this PINGalak BO, Ramkot SO Kathua, Mukwal Chinji BO, Babey BO, Dhamma BO, and Sundla BO
Best matching post officeGalak BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records7
Postal districtKathua and Udhampur
Postal stateJammu and Kashmir
Postal divisionJammu Division
Postal circleJammu Kashmir Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Galak comes under Galak gram panchayat and Billawar C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Billawar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Billawar at 35 km. The Census district headquarters, Kathua, is 70 km away.

Administrative details for Galak
Current stateJammu & Kashmir
Census 2011 stateJammu & Kashmir
Current districtKathua
Census 2011 districtKathua
State code1
District code7
Tehsil / Census sub-district code27
C.D. Block code54
Block panchayat code54

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Galak village and its household count.

Total population

2,138 residents in 439 households

Male population

1,113

Female population

1,025

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 668; Scheduled Tribes: 210

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Government primary school

Available; count: 3

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Galak
Dispensary1
ASHA workerAvailable
Veterinary hospital1
Medicine shop1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Galak
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Galak
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power16 hours per day
Winter domestic power16 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Galak
Net area sown161 hectares
Unirrigated area161 hectares
Forest area1,247 hectares
Non-agricultural area289 hectares
Main cropWheat
Second cropPaddy
Third cropMaize

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Galak
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Billawar, more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Galak

Billawar (35 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Billawar is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Galak
Nearest major townBillawar (35 km)
Tehsil headquartersBillawar (35 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Galak. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Galak
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 3
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Dispensary1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength1
Dispensary Doctors in Position1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff in Position2
Veterinary Hospital1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors in Position1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff in Position2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
OthersAvailable
Others Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Others Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Galak village located?

Galak is located in Billawar Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Kathua.

Which Tehsil is Galak in?

Galak is in Billawar Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Galak in?

District: Kathua.

What is the village code of Galak?

The Census village code of Galak is 1713.

What is the PIN code of Galak?

The PIN code reported for Galak is 184205.

What is the population of Galak?

Galak has 2,138 residents in 439 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Galak part of?

Galak comes under Galak gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Galak?

The nearest statutory town to Galak is Billawar (35 km).

Which crops are grown in Galak?

The main crops reported for Galak are Wheat, Paddy, and Maize.

What land-use details are available for Galak?

Land-use details for Galak include net area sown: 161 hectares and unirrigated area: 161 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Galak?

Government primary school status for Galak is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Galak?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Galak?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Galak?

The total geographical area of Galak is 1,755 hectares.

How many households are in Galak?

Galak has 439 households as per Census 2011.

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