Dhar

Block / Tehsil Bhalai
District Chamba

About Dhar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dhar village is 007296. Dhar village is located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Dhar village. As per 2009 stats, Gawalu is the gram panchayat of Dhar village.

The total geographical area of village is 156.6 hectares. Dhar has a total population of 220 peoples, out of which male population is 113 while female population is 107. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dhar village is 57.27% out of which 66.37% males and 47.66% females are literate. There are about 43 houses in dhar village. Pincode of dhar village locality is 176312.

When it comes to administration, Dhar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dhar village comes under Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to dhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

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Population of Dhar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 220 113 107
Literate Population 126 75 51
Illiterate Population 94 38 56

Connectivity of Dhar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhar

Where is Dhar located?

Dhar village is situated in Bhalai Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhar is Gawalu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Dhar?

The pincode of Dhar is 176312, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Dhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhar is 220, with 113 males and 107 females.

How many households are there in Dhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhar village has a total of 43 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhar is 57.27%. The male literacy rate is 66.37%, while the female literacy rate is 47.66%.