Dohal - Khour, Jammu

Dohal is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 32 km from Akhnoor and around 60 km from Jammu. Mattoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dohal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dohal is 005591. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.5 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dohal

According to the 2011 Census, Dohal village had a total population of 517 people, including 256 males and 261 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.06%, with male literacy at 74.55% and female literacy at 63.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Dohal

Dohal 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 Dohal

Dohal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Dohal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Dohal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dohal

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

Health Facilities in Dohal

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

FAQs about Dohal