Dhar

Dhar is a village located in Cheta tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 200km away from district headquarter Kupvi. Kupvi is the sub-district headquarter of Dhar village. As per 2009 stats, Dharchandna Bp is the gram panchayat of Dhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhar unique in its vibrant Cheta-Shimla region. You’ll see Dhar’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 Dhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhar is 025680. The village spans a total geographical area of 265.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171217. Chaupal is nearest town to Dhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhar 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 Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhar

Population of Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhar has a total population of about 810, with approximately 407 males and 403 females. The sex ratio is around 990 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 118 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 253 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 56.05%, with male literacy at about 61.92% and female literacy near 50.12%. There are around 120 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhar

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

Nearby Villages of Dhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhar