Dodhru

Dodhru is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Dodhru village. As per 2009 stats, Pukhru is the gram panchayat of Dodhru village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dodhru is 010824. The village spans a total geographical area of 116.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Dodhru village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dodhru 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Dodhru

Population of Dodhru

According to the 2011 Census, Dodhru has a total population of about 277, with approximately 139 males and 138 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 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 70.40%, with male literacy at about 76.98% and female literacy near 63.77%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dodhru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dodhru

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

Nearby Villages of Dodhru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dodhru