Formerly, Pulu was a village development committee (VDC), which were local-level administrative units.[2] Similarly, Seri is another prominent village of the district, which was also a VDC prior to the new arrangements for local administration.[citation needed] [5] The remote Mugu district is rich in natural resources.The Rara National Park protects and surrounds it.Mugu is known as underdeveloped district of Nepal.[6] Ethnicity/caste: 48.9% were Chhetri, 15.4% Thakuri, 9.5% Kami, 7.9% Khampa/Tamang, 5.9% other Dalit, 5.2% Hill Brahmin, 3.2% Damai/Dholi, 1.3% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.9% Sarki, 0.6% Bhote, 0.3% Kumal, 0.2% Lohar, 0.2% Newar, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% other Terai and 0.2% others.