Dharun

Dharun is a village located in Jawali tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 52km away from district headquarter Jawali. Jawali is the sub-district headquarter of Dharun village. As per 2009 stats, Khoti Banda is the gram panchayat of Dharun village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dharun is 009052. The village spans a total geographical area of 171.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176205. Nurpur is nearest town to Dharun village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dharun 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 Jawali 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 Dharun

Population of Dharun

According to the 2011 Census, Dharun has a total population of about 790, with approximately 407 males and 383 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 286 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 82. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.30%, with male literacy at about 76.66% and female literacy near 71.80%. There are around 161 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dharun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dharun

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

Nearby Villages of Dharun

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dharun