Palera

Palera is a village located in Kangra tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 42km away from district headquarter Kangra. Kangra is the sub-district headquarter of Palera village. As per 2009 stats, Palera village is also a gram panchayat.

Palera has its own place in the vibrant Kangra region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palera is 009762. The village spans a total geographical area of 62.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176029. Kangra is nearest town to Palera village for all major economic activities.

As per 2019 stats, Palera village comes under Kangra assembly & parliamentary constituency.

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Population of Palera

Below is a concise population overview of Palera as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 209 93 116
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 25 9 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 37 19 18
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 164 81 83
Illiterate Population 45 12 33

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palera village:

  • The total population of Palera village is around 209, including approximately 93 males and 116 females, with a sex ratio of 1247 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 25 children aged 0–6 years in Palera village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palera village has 37 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Palera village is about 78.47%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 71.55%.
  • There are around 44 households in Palera village.

Connectivity of Palera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palera. As per the 2011 stats, Palera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Palera

Knowing the nearby villages of Palera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palera.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palera

Where is Palera located?
Palera village is situated in Kangra Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palera?
Palera serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Palera?
The pincode of Palera is 176029, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palera as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palera is 209, with 93 males and 116 females.
How many households are there in Palera as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palera village has a total of 44 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palera as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palera is 78.47%. The male literacy rate is 87.10%, while the female literacy rate is 71.55%.