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Galwal is a village in Samba Tehsil of Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 006426.

About Galwal village record

Galwal is listed under Samba Tehsil in Samba district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 882, 174 households, area 142.90 hectares, PIN code 181133.

Quick facts

Village
Galwal
Village code
006426
Tehsil / Sub-District
Samba
District
Samba
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
882
Households
174
Sex ratio
930 females per 1,000 males
Area
142.90 hectares
Population density
617 people per sq. km
PIN code
181133

Census code and location hierarchy

For Galwal, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.

State code
01
District code
022
Sub-district code
00082
Village code
006426
Galwal village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameGalwal
Census village code006426
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictSamba
District code022
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictSamba
Sub-district code00082
Census year2011
Population882
Households174
Male population457
Female population425
Sex ratio930 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population97
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area142.90 hectares
Population density617 people per sq. km
PIN code181133
CD blockVijaypur
Gram panchayatGalwal
Nearest statutory townVijaypur
Nearest statutory town distance5 km

Facilities and amenities in Galwal

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Galwal
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary1 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 14 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 17 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 12 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Galwal
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area19.80 hectares
Culturable waste land0.50 hectares
Net area sown122.60 hectares
Total unirrigated land122.60 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Galwal?

The Census village code of Galwal is 006426.

Where is Galwal village?

Galwal village is in Samba Tehsil (sub-district) of Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Galwal?

The source reports a population of 882 for Galwal.

What is the sex ratio of Galwal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Galwal is 930 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.