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
As per Census 2011, Dehar village has a total population of 1,738 people, consisting of 942 males and 796 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,417 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 547 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dehar are given below:
| 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 | - |
| 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 has a total population of 1,738, including 942 males and 796 females.
How many households are there in Dehar?
There are 351 households in Dehar.
What is the literacy rate in Dehar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dehar is 81.53%. Male literacy is 85.99% and female literacy is 76.26%.