Dhangri

Dhangri is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Chhela is the gram panchayat of Dhangri village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhangri unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Dhangri’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 Dhangri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhangri is 001140. The village spans a total geographical area of 397 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185121. Punch is nearest town to Dhangri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhangri 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 Poonch Haveli 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 Dhangri

Population of Dhangri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangri has a total population of about 1,189, with approximately 614 males and 575 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 226 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 341. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.53%, with male literacy at about 61.24% and female literacy near 34.96%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhangri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhangri

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

Nearby Villages of Dhangri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhangri