Dhar

Dhar is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Nagali is the gram panchayat of Dhar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhar is 007358. The village spans a total geographical area of 106.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176303. Dalhousie is nearest town to Dhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhar 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 Dhar

Population of Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar has a total population of about 265, with approximately 129 males and 136 females. The sex ratio is around 1054 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.00%, with male literacy at about 67.44% and female literacy near 52.94%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhar

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

Nearby Villages of Dhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhar