Dal

Dal is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 67km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Sudli is the gram panchayat of Dal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dal is 007363. The village spans a total geographical area of 152.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176302. Dalhousie is nearest town to Dal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dal 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 Dal

Population of Dal

According to the 2011 Census, Dal has a total population of about 163, with approximately 92 males and 71 females. The sex ratio is around 771 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 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 71.17%, with male literacy at about 78.26% and female literacy near 61.97%. There are around 37 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dal

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

Nearby Villages of Dal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dal