Dhakriana - Krishangarh, Solan

Dhakriana is a village situated in the Krishangarh tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Dhakriana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakriana is 021290. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.8 hectares and falls under the 173236 pincode. Solan is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dhakriana

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakriana village had a total population of 274 people, including 147 males and 127 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 71.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population274147127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281513
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20112081
Illiterate Population732746

Nearby Villages of Dhakriana

Dhakriana 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 Dhakriana

Dhakriana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

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 Solan to Dhakriana is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakriana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhakriana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhakriana 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 >10 km

FAQs about Dhakriana

Where is Dhakriana located?

Dhakriana village is located in Krishangarh Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhakriana?

Dhakriana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhakriana?

The pincode of Dhakriana is 173236.

What is the population of Dhakriana?

Dhakriana had a total population of 274, including 147 males and 127 females.

How many households are there in Dhakriana?

Dhakriana had 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhakriana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhakriana was 81.71%. Male literacy was 90.91% and female literacy was 71.05%.