Dhonsa Village Overview
Dhonsa is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 25 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 73 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dohassa is the Gram Panchayat for Dhonsa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dhonsa 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 Dhonsa is 004372. The village covers a geographical area of 143.7 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.
Dhonsa 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 Dhonsa
Population & Demographics of Dhonsa
This section provides population and demographic details of Dhonsa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,095 | 558 | 537 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 198 | 114 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 258 | 137 | 121 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 564 | 346 | 218 |
| Illiterate Population | 531 | 212 | 319 |
Key population details of Dhonsa village are given below:
- Dhonsa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,095, including approximately 558 males and 537 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 258 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dhonsa village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.51%.
- There are around 192 households in Dhonsa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dhonsa
Transport facilities help residents of Dhonsa 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 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dhonsa
The following villages are located close to Dhonsa 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 Dhonsa
- Where is Dhonsa located?
- Dhonsa village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dhonsa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dhonsa is Dohassa (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dhonsa?
- The pincode of Dhonsa is 182203.
- What is the population of Dhonsa?
- Dhonsa has a total population of 1,095, including 558 males and 537 females.
- How many households are there in Dhonsa?
- There are 192 households in Dhonsa.
- What is the literacy rate in Dhonsa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhonsa is 51.51%. Male literacy is 62.01% and female literacy is 40.60%.