Dughar

Dughar is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 40km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Dughar village. As per 2009 stats, Brangal is the gram panchayat of Dughar village.

Here you can discover what makes Dughar unique in its vibrant Bhalai-Chamba region. You’ll see Dughar’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 Dughar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dughar is 007320. The village spans a total geographical area of 158.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176308. Chamba is nearest town to Dughar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dughar 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dughar

Population of Dughar

According to the 2011 Census, Dughar has a total population of about 608, with approximately 308 males and 300 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 121 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 65.46%, with male literacy at about 75.00% and female literacy near 55.67%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dughar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dughar

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

Nearby Villages of Dughar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dughar