Village code 6262

Kathar Village, Bishnah Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Kathar is a village in Bishnah Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Jammu 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.

Kathar village map in Jammu & Kashmir
Kathar village map image for Bishnah Tehsil, Jammu & Kashmir.

Village Overview

Kathar is a village in Bishnah Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Jammu district, Jammu & Kashmir. For Kathar, the population is 1,736, PIN code is 181131 and Census village code is 6262. 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 Kathar village
Village code6262
PIN code181131
Population1,736
Households360
Area244 ha / 2.44 sq. km / 603 acres
Population density711 people per sq. km
Sex ratio984 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBishnah (17 km)
Current stateJammu & Kashmir
Census 2011 stateJammu & Kashmir
Current districtJammu
Census 2011 districtJammu

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 181131. This helps users verify the postal area for Kathar, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Kathar village
PIN code181131
Post offices linked with this PINArnia SO, Adlehar BO, Allah BO, Kalyana BO, Kool Kalan BO, and Parlah BO
Best matching post officeArnia SO (Post office)
Delivery office records10
Postal districtJammu
Postal stateJammu and Kashmir
Postal divisionJammu Division
Postal circleJammu Kashmir Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Kathar comes under Kathar gram panchayat and Bishnah C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Bishnah Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Bishnah at 17 km. The Census district headquarters, Jammu, is 37 km away.

Administrative details for Kathar
Current stateJammu & Kashmir
Census 2011 stateJammu & Kashmir
Current districtJammu
Census 2011 districtJammu
State code1
District code21
Tehsil / Census sub-district code81
C.D. Block code139
Block panchayat code139

Population Profile

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

Total population

1,736 residents in 360 households

Male population

875

Female population

861

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,277; Scheduled Tribes: 11

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: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Available; count: 2

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Not available in village

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 Kathar
ASHA workerAvailable

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 Kathar
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
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 shopNot available in village
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 Kathar
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
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 power14 hours per day
Winter domestic power19 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 Kathar
Net area sown207.60 hectares
Irrigated area207.60 hectares
Canal irrigated area207.60 hectares
Non-agricultural area36.40 hectares
Main cropMaize
Second cropPaddy
Third cropWheat

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 Kathar
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bishnah, more than 10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bishnah, more than 10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 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 within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
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 Kathar

Bishnah (17 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Bishnah 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 Kathar
Nearest major townBishnah (17 km)
Tehsil headquartersBishnah (17 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
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 Kathar. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Kathar
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Private Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer2
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Covered WellAvailable
Covered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Covered Well 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
River CanalAvailable
River Canal Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable

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 Kathar village located?

Kathar is located in Bishnah Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Jammu.

Which Tehsil is Kathar in?

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

Which district is Kathar in?

District: Jammu.

What is the village code of Kathar?

The Census village code of Kathar is 6262.

What is the PIN code of Kathar?

The PIN code reported for Kathar is 181131.

What is the population of Kathar?

Kathar has 1,736 residents in 360 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Kathar part of?

Kathar comes under Kathar gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Kathar?

The nearest statutory town to Kathar is Bishnah (17 km).

Which crops are grown in Kathar?

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

What land-use details are available for Kathar?

Land-use details for Kathar include net area sown: 207.60 hectares and irrigated area: 207.60 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Kathar?

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

Is public bus service available in Kathar?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Kathar?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Kathar?

The total geographical area of Kathar is 244 hectares.

How many households are in Kathar?

Kathar has 360 households as per Census 2011.

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