Devi Dhar

Devi Dhar is a village located in Chirgaon tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 130km away from district headquarter Chirgaon. Chirgaon is the sub-district headquarter of Devi Dhar village. As per 2009 stats, Saribasa Bp is the gram panchayat of Devi Dhar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Devi Dhar is 026582. The village spans a total geographical area of 122.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171214. Rohru is nearest town to Devi Dhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Devi 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 Rohru 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 Devi Dhar

Population of Devi Dhar

According to the 2011 Census, Devi Dhar has a total population of about 342, with approximately 175 males and 167 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 117 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 60.23%, with male literacy at about 65.14% and female literacy near 55.09%. There are around 69 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Devi Dhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Devi Dhar

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

Nearby Villages of Devi Dhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Devi Dhar