Dori
Dori is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Dori village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Dori unique in its vibrant Akhnoor-Jammu region. You’ll see Dori’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 Dori
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dori is 005487. The village spans a total geographical area of 2519.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185154. Akhnoor is nearest town to Dori village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.
Google Map of Dori
Population of Dori
According to the 2011 Census, Dori has a total population of about 1,799, with approximately 940 males and 859 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 259 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 138 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 50. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.03%, with male literacy at about 62.13% and female literacy near 47.26%. There are around 351 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dori's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,799 | 940 | 859 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 259 | 133 | 126 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 138 | 78 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 990 | 584 | 406 |
| Illiterate Population | 809 | 356 | 453 |
Connectivity of Dori
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dori. As per the 2011 stats, Dori had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dori
Knowing the nearby villages of Dori helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dori.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dori
- Where is Dori located?
- Dori village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dori?
- Dori serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Dori?
- The pincode of Dori is 185154, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Dori as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dori is 1,799, with 940 males and 859 females.
- How many households are there in Dori as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Dori village has a total of 351 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Dori as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dori is 55.03%. The male literacy rate is 62.13%, while the female literacy rate is 47.26%.