Dhagog

Dhagog is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dhagog village. As per 2009 stats, Dhalli is the gram panchayat of Dhagog village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhagog is 024694. The village spans a total geographical area of 77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Shimla is nearest town to Dhagog village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhagog 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 Kasumpti 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 Dhagog

Population of Dhagog

According to the 2011 Census, Dhagog has a total population of about 251, with approximately 126 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 992 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 47 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 78.49%, with male literacy at about 80.95% and female literacy near 76.00%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhagog's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhagog

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

Nearby Villages of Dhagog

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhagog