Dughwar Khas - Dharmsala, Kangra

Dughwar Khas is a village situated in the Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Dhagwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dughwar Khas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dughwar Khas is 009566. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.36 hectares and falls under the 176001 pincode. Dharmsala is the nearest town.

Dughwar Khas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dughwar Khas

As per Census 2011, Dughwar Khas village has a total population of 268 people, consisting of 128 males and 140 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dughwar Khas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population268128140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281711
Scheduled Castes (SC)401822
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301416
Literate Population202100102
Illiterate Population662838

Nearby Villages of Dughwar Khas

Dughwar Khas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dughwar Khas

Dughwar Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Dughwar Khas is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dughwar Khas

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dughwar Khas village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dughwar Khas

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dughwar Khas village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dughwar Khas

Where is Dughwar Khas located?

Dughwar Khas village is located in Dharmsala Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dughwar Khas?

The Gram Panchayat of Dughwar Khas is Dhagwar.

What is the pincode of Dughwar Khas?

The pincode of Dughwar Khas is 176001.

What is the population of Dughwar Khas?

Dughwar Khas has a total population of 268, including 128 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Dughwar Khas?

There are 59 households in Dughwar Khas.

What is the literacy rate in Dughwar Khas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dughwar Khas is 75.37%. Male literacy is 78.13% and female literacy is 72.86%.