Dher

Dher is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kaloyan is the gram panchayat of Dher village.

Here you can discover what makes Dher unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Dher’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 Dher

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dher is 006059. The village spans a total geographical area of 93.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181102. Ranbir Singh Pora is nearest town to Dher village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Dher

Population of Dher

According to the 2011 Census, Dher has a total population of about 251, with approximately 125 males and 126 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 150 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 70.92%, with male literacy at about 76.80% and female literacy near 65.08%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dher

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

Nearby Villages of Dher

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

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