tanda

Description

1. Introduction

Tanda is a rural village located in the Ranbir Singh Pora Tehsil of Jammu district in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. It is an agricultural village close to the India–Pakistan border and is known for its farming activities, canals, and peaceful environment. The village operates under its own Gram Panchayat.

2. Location

District: Jammu
Tehsil: R.S. Pura
Union Territory: Jammu & Kashmir
Pincode: 181114
Total Area: Around 126.3 hectares
Elevation: Approx. 333 meters above sea level

Tanda is connected to R.S. Pura town and lies about 15–20 km from Jammu city.

3. Population (Census 2011)

Total Population: 1,350
- Males: 686
- Females: 664
Total Households: 296
Children (0–6 years): 139

Sex Ratio

Overall Sex Ratio: 968 females per 1000 males (higher than J&K average)
Child Sex Ratio: 738 girls per 1000 boys

4. Literacy

Overall Literacy Rate: 76.38%
- Male Literacy: 83.17%
- Female Literacy: 69.59%

The literacy level of Tanda is higher than many rural areas of Jammu district.

5. Caste Composition

Scheduled Caste (SC): 44.15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3.48%

6. Occupation & Economy

The primary occupation in Tanda is agriculture.

Main Crops

Paddy (rice)
Wheat
Maize

Irrigation

Total irrigated area: 112.1 hectares
Source: Canal irrigation

Workforce

Total Workers: 391
- Main Workers: 47.83%
- Marginal Workers: 52.17%
Cultivators: 45
Agricultural labourers: 15

7. Education Facilities

Tanda village has:

Govt. Primary School
Govt. Middle School
Private pre-primary schools

For high school, higher secondary, and college education, students travel to:

R.S. Pura town
Jammu city

8. Health Facilities

Presence of medical shops
Availability of ASHA workers and Anganwadi centre
No major hospital inside the village; residents travel to R.S. Pura or Jammu for advanced treatment.

9. Infrastructure

Roads & Transport

Mix of paved (pucca) and unpaved (kuchha) roads
Public buses: available within 5–10 km
Private bus/transport: available in the village
Nearest railway station: more than 10 km away

Electricity

Electricity supplied approx. 12 hours/day in both summer and winter (for agriculture).

Water & Sanitation

Drinking water from untreated tap water, hand pumps, and bore wells
No constructed drainage system
Wastewater flows into natural water bodies

Communication

Landline availability
Good mobile network
Internet café/center: 5–10 km away

Banking

One commercial bank in village
Nearby ATMs and cooperative banks within 5–10 km

10. Local Governance

Gram Panchayat: Tanda
Number of Wards: 7
Sarpanch: Mohd. Siddiq (as per available data)
Around 13 government employees work under the Panchayat.

11. Social & Cultural Life

The village has multiple religious places:
- Mosque
- Gurudwara
- Church
- Matamandir
Reflects a multi-religious and harmonious community
Scenic canals pass through the village, making it visually pleasant
Local festivals and cultural events are celebrated collectively