Dhanghota

Dhanghota is a village located in Dhatwal tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Bijhri. Bijhri is the sub-district headquarter of Dhanghota village. As per 2009 stats, Dhangota is the gram panchayat of Dhanghota village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhanghota unique in its vibrant Dhatwal-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Dhanghota’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 Dhanghota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanghota is 017725. The village spans a total geographical area of 312 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176042. Bhota is nearest town to Dhanghota village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Dhanghota

Population of Dhanghota

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanghota has a total population of about 880, with approximately 414 males and 466 females. The sex ratio is around 1125 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 210 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 73.18%, with male literacy at about 77.29% and female literacy near 69.53%. There are around 206 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanghota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanghota

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanghota

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

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