Dhob Ghat - Nahan, Sirmaur

Dhob Ghat is a village situated in the Nahan tehsil of Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Surla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhob Ghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhob Ghat is 023154. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.29 hectares and falls under the 173001 pincode. Nahan is the nearest town.

Dhob Ghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nahan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhob Ghat

As per Census 2011, Dhob Ghat village has a total population of 459 people, consisting of 230 males and 229 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 346 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhob Ghat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population459230229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733538
Scheduled Castes (SC)264125139
Literate Population346188158
Illiterate Population1134271

Nearby Villages of Dhob Ghat

Dhob Ghat is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dhob Ghat

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhob Ghat.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nahan to Dhob Ghat is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhob Ghat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhob Ghat village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhob Ghat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhob Ghat village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhob Ghat

Where is Dhob Ghat located?

Dhob Ghat village is located in Nahan Tehsil, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhob Ghat?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhob Ghat is Surla.

What is the pincode of Dhob Ghat?

The pincode of Dhob Ghat is 173001.

What is the population of Dhob Ghat?

Dhob Ghat has a total population of 459, including 230 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Dhob Ghat?

There are 88 households in Dhob Ghat.

What is the literacy rate in Dhob Ghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhob Ghat is 75.38%. Male literacy is 81.74% and female literacy is 69.00%.