Bhalara

Bhalara is a village located in Thathri tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Thathri (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Bhallara is the gram panchayat of Bhalara village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalara is 004312. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182201. Doda is nearest town to Bhalara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalara 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 Bhalara

Population of Bhalara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalara has a total population of about 708, with approximately 373 males and 335 females. The sex ratio is around 898 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 310 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 58.05%, with male literacy at about 69.97% and female literacy near 44.78%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalara

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhalara