Dhandera

Dhandera is a village located in Baijnath tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Baijnath. Baijnath is the sub-district headquarter of Dhandera village. As per 2009 stats, Daroog is the gram panchayat of Dhandera village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhandera unique in its vibrant Baijnath-Kangra region. You’ll see Dhandera’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 Dhandera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhandera is 011956. The village spans a total geographical area of 116.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176125. Palampur is nearest town to Dhandera village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhandera 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 Baijnath 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 Dhandera

Population of Dhandera

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandera has a total population of about 451, with approximately 230 males and 221 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 443 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 76.05%, with male literacy at about 83.04% and female literacy near 68.78%. There are around 91 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhandera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhandera

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhandera