Dalain Village Overview
Dalain is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 30 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 78 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sinoo is the Gram Panchayat for Dalain village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dalain village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalain is 004358. The village covers a geographical area of 53.8 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.
Dalain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Dalain
Population & Demographics of Dalain
This section provides population and demographic details of Dalain village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 512 | 263 | 249 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 51 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 271 | 167 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 241 | 96 | 145 |
Key population details of Dalain village are given below:
- Dalain village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 512, including approximately 263 males and 249 females, with a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Dalain village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.93%.
- There are around 82 households in Dalain village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dalain
Transport facilities help residents of Dalain village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dalain
The following villages are located close to Dalain and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalain
- Where is Dalain located?
- Dalain village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dalain?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dalain is Sinoo (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dalain?
- The pincode of Dalain is 182203.
- What is the population of Dalain?
- Dalain has a total population of 512, including 263 males and 249 females.
- How many households are there in Dalain?
- There are 82 households in Dalain.
- What is the literacy rate in Dalain?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dalain is 52.93%. Male literacy is 63.50% and female literacy is 41.77%.