Dadra

Dadra is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Bathri is the gram panchayat of Dadra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dadra is 007446. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176306. Dalhousie is nearest town to Dadra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dadra 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 Dadra

Population of Dadra

According to the 2011 Census, Dadra has a total population of about 947, with approximately 477 males and 470 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 112 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 253 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 232. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.71%, with male literacy at about 81.13% and female literacy near 66.17%. There are around 188 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dadra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dadra

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

Nearby Villages of Dadra

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

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