Plahi - Basohli, Kathua

Plahi is a village situated in the Basohli tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 1 km from Basohli and around 80 km from Kathua. Plahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Plahi is 001756. The village covers a total geographical area of 736 hectares and falls under the 184201 pincode. Basohli is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Plahi

According to the 2011 Census, Plahi village had a total population of 2,741 people, including 1,407 males and 1,334 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.46%, with male literacy at 79.48% and female literacy at 67.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Plahi

Plahi 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 Plahi

Plahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalhogi Road, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basohli to Plahi is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Plahi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Plahi

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

Health Facilities in Plahi

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

FAQs about Plahi