Dhand

Dhand is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 52km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Dhand village. As per 2009 stats, Kalhel is the gram panchayat of Dhand village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhand is 006997. The village spans a total geographical area of 121 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Dhand village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhand 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 Churah 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 Dhand

Population of Dhand

According to the 2011 Census, Dhand has a total population of about 517, with approximately 252 males and 265 females. The sex ratio is around 1051 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 40 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 42.55%, with male literacy at about 49.60% and female literacy near 35.85%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhand's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhand

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

Nearby Villages of Dhand

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhand