Description
Satowali is a rural village situated in the Suchetgarh tahsil of Jammu district, Jammu & Kashmir, India, known for its close-knit community and agrarian landscape. The village is governed by the Satowali Gram Panchayat and falls under the RS Pura Community Development Block, with RS Pura town located around 5 km away.
Geography and Land Use
Satowali covers approximately 190.6 hectares, with the majority of its land—about 183.7 hectares—dedicated to agriculture. Irrigation is well established, with 155 hectares watered by canal systems, while a smaller portion (28.7 ha) remains unirrigated. Non-agricultural land use only amounts to 6.9 hectares, underlining its predominantly farming-oriented character.
Population and Social Structure
As of 2009, the village hosted around 404 residents in 80 households, with a balanced gender ratio (50.7% female, 49.3% male) and a population density of roughly 212 people per square kilometer. The community maintains a traditional rural lifestyle with a strong emphasis on agriculture and local customs.
Education and Healthcare
Satowali is equipped with a private pre-primary school, government primary, and government middle schools. For higher education, residents rely on institutions in RS Pura and Jammu, which are within reasonable travel distance. The village has a primary health centre staffed by one doctor and two paramedical personnel; more advanced medical services are accessible in nearby towns, generally more than 10 km away.
Connectivity and Facilities
The village is accessible by road, with the nearest railway station located over 10 km away. Social, vocational, and healthcare facilities are concentrated in nearby urban centers, contributing to Satowali's peaceful yet well-connected setting.
Satowali offers a picturesque rural environment, a tight-knit community, and a robust agricultural foundation, closely linked to its neighboring urban and market hubs for additional services and opportunities.
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Contact Information
| Address |
Satowali Village, Suchetgarh Tehsil, Jammu District, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Pin Code: 181102. |
| Phone Number |
01912564763 / 01912560678 |
| Website | https://jkpanchayat.jk.gov.in/ |
