Bhela

Bhela is a village located in Thathri tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Thathri (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Bhella is the gram panchayat of Bhela village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhela is 004266. The village spans a total geographical area of 503.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182201. Doda is nearest town to Bhela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhela 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 Bhela

Population of Bhela

According to the 2011 Census, Bhela has a total population of about 1,657, with approximately 821 males and 836 females. The sex ratio is around 1018 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 248 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 307 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 141. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.97%, with male literacy at about 74.79% and female literacy near 53.35%. There are around 330 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhela

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

Nearby Villages of Bhela

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhela