Dharan

Block / Tehsil Chaupal
District Shimla

About Dharan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dharan village is 025563. Dharan village is located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 115km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Dharan village. As per 2009 stats, Dhavas is the gram panchayat of Dharan village.

The total geographical area of village is 154.09 hectares. Dharan has a total population of 333 peoples, out of which male population is 155 while female population is 178. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1148 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dharan village is 59.76% out of which 68.39% males and 52.25% females are literate. There are about 59 houses in dharan village. Pincode of dharan village locality is 171211.

When it comes to administration, Dharan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dharan village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to dharan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Dharan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 333 155 178
Literate Population 199 106 93
Illiterate Population 134 49 85

Connectivity of Dharan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dharan

Frequently Asked Questions about Dharan

Where is Dharan located?

Dharan village is situated in Chaupal Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharan?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharan is Dhavas (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Dharan?

The pincode of Dharan is 171211, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Dharan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dharan is 333, with 155 males and 178 females.

How many households are there in Dharan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Dharan village has a total of 59 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dharan is 59.76%. The male literacy rate is 68.39%, while the female literacy rate is 52.25%.