Palarn - Ramnagar, Udhampur

Palarn is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Udhamour. Katheel Ganju East serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palarn village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palarn is 005079. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.2 hectares and falls under the 182126 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Palarn village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Palarn

According to the 2011 Census, Palarn village had a total population of 278 people, including 145 males and 133 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.64%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Palarn

Palarn 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 Palarn

Palarn is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ram Nagar J K, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Palarn is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhamour to Palarn is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palarn

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

Health Facilities in Palarn

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

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