Hirani - Bhella, Doda

Hirani is a village situated in the Bhella tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from Thathri and around 19 km from Doda. Panthan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirani is 004243. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.3 hectares and falls under the 182201 pincode. Thathra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Hirani 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 Hirani

As per Census 2011, Hirani village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 131 males and 142 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hirani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population273131142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)411724
Scheduled Castes (SC)272130142
Literate Population1679275
Illiterate Population1063967

Nearby Villages of Hirani

Hirani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Hirani

Hirani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thathra to Hirani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Hirani is about 19 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 Hirani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hirani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hirani

Where is Hirani located?

Hirani village is located in Bhella Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirani?

The Gram Panchayat of Hirani is Panthan.

What is the pincode of Hirani?

The pincode of Hirani is 182201.

What is the population of Hirani?

Hirani has a total population of 273, including 131 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Hirani?

There are 53 households in Hirani.

What is the literacy rate in Hirani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirani is 61.17%. Male literacy is 70.23% and female literacy is 52.82%.