Dhar Khas

Dhar Khas is a village located in Harchakian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 58km away from district headquarter Harchakian. Harchakian is the sub-district headquarter of Dhar Khas village. As per 2009 stats, Harchakiyan is the gram panchayat of Dhar Khas village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhar Khas unique in its vibrant Harchakian-Kangra region. You’ll see Dhar Khas’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 Khas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhar Khas is 009268. The village spans a total geographical area of 140 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176210. Kangra is nearest town to Dhar Khas village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhar Khas 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 Shahpur 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 Khas

Population of Dhar Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar Khas has a total population of about 278, with approximately 139 males and 139 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 13 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 74.82%, with male literacy at about 76.98% and female literacy near 72.66%. There are around 63 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhar Khas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhar Khas

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

Nearby Villages of Dhar Khas

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhar Khas