Dharot

Dharot is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Dharot village. As per 2009 stats, Summerkot is the gram panchayat of Dharot village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dharot is 026522. The village spans a total geographical area of 130.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171207. Rohru is nearest town to Dharot village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dharot 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 Dharot

Population of Dharot

According to the 2011 Census, Dharot has a total population of about 292, with approximately 145 males and 147 females. The sex ratio is around 1013 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 158 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 70.21%, with male literacy at about 77.24% and female literacy near 63.27%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dharot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dharot

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

Nearby Villages of Dharot

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dharot