Description
Introduction
Nandpur Rakhwalan is a small village near satwari , Jammu . It's postal code is 180003 closer to outskirt of Jammu city. It is a peaceful agriculture village with small population and this village falls under Gram Panchayat named Parlad Pura.Nandpur Rakhwalan comes under the Jammu tehsil.
1. Rural Social Fabric & Family Dynamics
The village has 50–70 households with a population of ~1700 (900 males, 800 females).
Caste composition: 50% General, 40% SC, 10% Others.
Literacy rate: ~75% (both genders); male literacy slightly higher.
Women are mostly homemakers and farm helpers, with limited participation in decision-making.
Community decisions are largely led by men.
Joint family system is common; land-owning families have greater influence in village affairs.
2. Livelihoods & Circular Economy
80% households depend on farming; 20% on non-farm jobs (business, army, police).
Main activities: dairy farming, vegetables (lemon, ladyfinger), rice and wheat cultivation.
Small-scale trades include carpentry and furniture making.
Circular practices: use of cow dung as manure, crop residue as cattle fodder.
High level of self-sufficiency with low market dependence.
3. Institutions & Local Governance
The village functions under the Gram Panchayat system.
Influential families and elders play a key role in governance.
Local officials are generally accessible and cooperative.
4. Government Schemes & Awareness
Villagers are aware of major schemes like Swachh Bharat, Jal Jeevan Mission, MGNREGA, etc.
Benefits exist, but awareness and outreach remain limited.
Minimal visible promotion or signage of schemes.
5. Student Learning & Reflection
The most surprising insight was the high female literacy (73%) and support for girls’ education.
The visit challenged stereotypes about rural backwardness.
Students gained teamwork, problem-solving, fieldwork confidence, and research skills.
Development was observed as uneven but resilient, highlighting the need for social change alongside infrastructure.
6. Village Issues & Innovation
Key challenges include lack of markets, health facilities, job opportunities, and nearby colleges.
Women have limited income-generating options.
Suggested solution: home-based tailoring units for women using sewing machines.
7. Technology & Digital Empowerment
No digital learning centers or smart classrooms exist.
Youth actively use UPI apps (PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay).
Limited awareness of e-health and digital services.
Strong need for digital literacy camps.
Useful interventions: career guidance apps, digital skills training, and informational websites.
8. Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion
No major cultural or gender barriers were faced during interaction.
The village was welcoming and cooperative.
Efforts were made to include women, SC/ST members, and the elderly.
Minor language gaps (Dogri–Hindi) were managed through mutual support.
9. Environmental Practices
The village showed no visible environmental degradation.
Strong culture of cleanliness and tree plantation.
Traditional practices include organic farming, natural composting, and water harvesting.
Suggested initiative: community-based composting program for organic waste management.
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Contact Information
| Address |
180003,Near Satwari outskirt of jammu city |
| Phone Number |
+91 97975 34491 |
