Platan - Khour, Jammu

Platan is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 32 km from Akhnoor and around 60 km from Jammu. Platan village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Platan is 005556. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.3 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Platan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhamb Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Platan

According to the 2011 Census, Platan village had a total population of 1,790 people, including 889 males and 901 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.31%, with male literacy at 90.34% and female literacy at 74.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Platan

Platan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Platan

Platan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Platan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Platan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Platan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Platan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Platan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Platan village are given below:

FAQs about Platan