Dhonsa

Dhonsa is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Dohassa is the gram panchayat of Dhonsa village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhonsa unique in its vibrant Gandoh-Doda region. You’ll see Dhonsa’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 Dhonsa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhonsa is 004372. The village spans a total geographical area of 143.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Dhonsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 69km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhonsa 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 Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhonsa

Population of Dhonsa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhonsa has a total population of about 1,095, with approximately 558 males and 537 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 198 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 258 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 51.51%, with male literacy at about 62.01% and female literacy near 40.60%. There are around 192 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhonsa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhonsa

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

Nearby Villages of Dhonsa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhonsa