Mansar

Mansar is a village situated in the Poonch District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It lies within the administrative subdivision known as Tehsil Abbaspur and is located at an approximate elevation of 1,500 meters above sea level, giving it a temperate climate with well-defined seasonal variations. The village is accessible via a network of surfaced roads that connect it to the district headquarters and to neighboring settlements.

The population of Mansar is primarily composed of ethnic Kashmiri residents who speak a local Pahari dialect as well as Urdu. Life in the village centres around agriculture, with most households engaged in the cultivation of wheat, barley, and maize. Livestock rearing, particularly of goats and sheep, also contributes to the local economy. In addition to subsistence farming, some residents participate in seasonal labour in nearby towns, and there has been a modest increase in rural tourism due to the scenic viewpoints surrounding the area.

Mansar maintains basic public amenities, including a government primary school that serves children from the village and adjacent hamlets, a community health post providing primary care, and a small mosque that functions as a centre for religious and social gatherings. The village community also observes traditional Kashmiri festivals, such as Urs and Basant, with local celebrations that reinforce communal bonds. Despite its modest size, Mansar exemplifies the rural resilience and cultural continuity characteristic of the Poonch region.