Plera

Plera is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Plera village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Plera unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Plera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Plera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Plera is 001165. The village spans a total geographical area of 745 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Punch is nearest town to Plera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Plera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Poonch Haveli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Plera

Population of Plera

According to the 2011 Census, Plera has a total population of about 3,551, with approximately 1,840 males and 1,711 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 584 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 453. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.73%, with male literacy at about 62.34% and female literacy near 36.18%. There are around 755 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Plera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Plera

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

Nearby Villages of Plera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Plera