Dol - Darlaghat, Solan

Dol is a village situated in the Darlaghat tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 104 km from Solan. Sarma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dol is 019996. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 173221 pincode. Arki is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dol

As per Census 2011, Dol village has a total population of 34 people, consisting of 20 males and 14 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 700 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18 literate and 16 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dol are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population342014
Child Population (0–6 yrs)66-
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Literate Population18117
Illiterate Population1697

Nearby Villages of Dol

Dol 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 Dol

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dol.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Solan to Dol is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dol

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

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

Health Facilities in Dol

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

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

FAQs about Dol

Where is Dol located?

Dol village is located in Darlaghat Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dol?

The Gram Panchayat of Dol is Sarma.

What is the pincode of Dol?

The pincode of Dol is 173221.

What is the population of Dol?

Dol has a total population of 34, including 20 males and 14 females.

How many households are there in Dol?

There are 7 households in Dol.

What is the literacy rate in Dol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dol is 52.94%. Male literacy is 55.00% and female literacy is 50.00%.