Pala Pora - Shahoora (Litter), Pulwama

Pala Pora is a village situated in the Shahoora (Litter) tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from Pulwama and around 9 km from Pulwama. Palpora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Pala Pora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pala Pora is 003222. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.9 hectares and falls under the 192302 pincode. Pulwama is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Pala Pora

According to the 2011 Census, Pala Pora village had a total population of 741 people, including 365 males and 376 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.57%, with male literacy at 67.28% and female literacy at 50.43%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population741365376
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704129
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population393218175
Illiterate Population348147201

Nearby Villages of Pala Pora

Pala Pora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Pala Pora

Pala Pora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Pala Pora.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pulwama to Pala Pora is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pala Pora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pala Pora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pala Pora

Where is Pala Pora located?

Pala Pora village is located in Shahoora (Litter) Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the Halqa Panchayat of Pala Pora?

The Halqa Panchayat of Pala Pora is Palpora.

What is the pincode of Pala Pora?

The pincode of Pala Pora is 192302.

What is the population of Pala Pora?

Pala Pora had a total population of 741, including 365 males and 376 females.

How many households are there in Pala Pora?

Pala Pora had 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pala Pora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pala Pora was 58.57%. Male literacy was 67.28% and female literacy was 50.43%.