Dranga - Bhaderwah, Doda

Dranga is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadarwa and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Dradhu serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Dranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dranga is 004467. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.2 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Bhadarwa is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dranga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dranga

According to the 2011 Census, Dranga village had a total population of 649 people, including 335 males and 314 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 64.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 487, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dranga

Dranga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dranga

Dranga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadarwa to Dranga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Dranga is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dranga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dranga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dranga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dranga village are given below:

FAQs about Dranga