Dehar - Dehar, Mandi
Dehar is a village situated in the Dehar tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 51 km from Mandi. Dehar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehar is 014286. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.38 hectares and falls under the 175030 pincode. Sundarnagar is the nearest town.
Dehar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundernagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dehar
According to the 2011 Census, Dehar village had a total population of 1,738 people, including 942 males and 796 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.72%, with male literacy at 95.86% and female literacy at 84.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,738 | 942 | 796 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 176 | 97 | 79 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 547 | 282 | 265 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,417 | 810 | 607 |
| Illiterate Population | 321 | 132 | 189 |
Nearby Villages of Dehar
Dehar 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 Dehar
Dehar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mandi to Dehar is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dehar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dehar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dehar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dehar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Dehar
Where is Dehar located?
Dehar village is located in Dehar Tehsil, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dehar?
Dehar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dehar?
The pincode of Dehar is 175030.
What is the population of Dehar?
Dehar had a total population of 1,738, including 942 males and 796 females.
How many households are there in Dehar?
Dehar had 351 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dehar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dehar was 90.72%. Male literacy was 95.86% and female literacy was 84.66%.