Dhar

Dhar is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 52km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Dhar village. As per 2009 stats, Swahan is the gram panchayat of Dhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhar unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Dhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhar is 019604. The village spans a total geographical area of 270 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174310. Naina Devi is nearest town to Dhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhar

Population of Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar has a total population of about 622, with approximately 314 males and 308 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 185 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.24%, with male literacy at about 83.76% and female literacy near 66.56%. There are around 113 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhar. As per the 2011 stats, Dhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhar