Dhara

Dhara is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 140km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Dhara village. As per 2009 stats, Lower Koti is the gram panchayat of Dhara village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhara is 026510. The village spans a total geographical area of 179 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171207. Rohru is nearest town to Dhara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhara 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 Dhara

Population of Dhara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhara has a total population of about 159, with approximately 85 males and 74 females. The sex ratio is around 870 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 13 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 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 71.70%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 62.16%. There are around 40 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhara

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

Nearby Villages of Dhara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhara