Platan

Platan is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Platan village is also a gram panchayat.

Platan has its own place in the vibrant Jammu 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 Platan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Platan is 005556. The village spans a total geographical area of 423.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181204. Khour is nearest town to Platan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Platan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,790 889 901
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 207 123 84
Scheduled Castes (SC) 385 189 196
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,303 692 611
Illiterate Population 487 197 290

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

  • The total population of Platan village is around 1,790, including approximately 889 males and 901 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 207 children aged 0–6 years in Platan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Platan village has 385 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Platan village is about 72.79%, with male literacy at 77.84% and female literacy at 67.81%.
  • There are around 478 households in Platan village.

Connectivity of Platan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Platan. As per the 2011 stats, Platan 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 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Platan

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

Pallan Wala Panj Toot Kachrial Sahamuna Chaprial Dar Chhani Diwanan Laham Nikian Khunda Nandwal

Frequently Asked Questions about Platan

Where is Platan located?
Platan village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Platan?
Platan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Platan?
The pincode of Platan is 181204, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Platan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Platan is 1,790, with 889 males and 901 females.
How many households are there in Platan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Platan village has a total of 478 households.
What is the literacy rate in Platan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Platan is 72.79%. The male literacy rate is 77.84%, while the female literacy rate is 67.81%.