Halaran - Kahara, Doda

Halaran is a village situated in the Kahara tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from Thathri and around 43 km from Doda. Hallaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Halaran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halaran is 004293. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.6 hectares and falls under the 182203 pincode. Thathri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Halaran 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 Halaran

As per Census 2011, Halaran village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 97 males and 97 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 118 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Halaran

Halaran 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 Halaran

Halaran 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 Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thathri to Halaran is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Halaran is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halaran

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

Health Facilities in Halaran

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

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