Dholidhar - Jamkandorna, Rajkot
Dholidhar is a village situated in the Jamkandorna taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamkandorna and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Rajkot. Dholidhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholidhar is 513301. The village covers a total geographical area of 767.7 hectares and falls under the 360405 pincode. Gondal is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Dholidhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jetpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Porbandar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dholidhar
As per Census 2011, Dholidhar village has a total population of 2,335 people, consisting of 1,215 males and 1,120 females. The village has 476 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,698 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dholidhar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,335 | 1,215 | 1,120 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 222 | 120 | 102 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 280 | 146 | 134 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,698 | 967 | 731 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 248 | 389 |
Nearby Villages of Dholidhar
Dholidhar 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 Dholidhar
Dholidhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondal to Dholidhar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajkot to Dholidhar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dholidhar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dholidhar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dholidhar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dholidhar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dholidhar
Where is Dholidhar located?
Dholidhar village is located in Jamkandorna Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dholidhar?
Dholidhar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dholidhar?
The pincode of Dholidhar is 360405.
What is the population of Dholidhar?
Dholidhar has a total population of 2,335, including 1,215 males and 1,120 females.
How many households are there in Dholidhar?
There are 476 households in Dholidhar.
What is the literacy rate in Dholidhar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholidhar is 72.72%. Male literacy is 79.59% and female literacy is 65.27%.