Dhaggar - Bani, Kathua

Dhaggar is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 189 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dhaggar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaggar is 001763. The village covers a total geographical area of 5729 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhaggar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaggar village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 756 males and 675 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.74%, with male literacy at 75.93% and female literacy at 41.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaggar

Dhaggar 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 Dhaggar

Public transport in the Dhaggar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Dhaggar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dhaggar is about 189 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaggar

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

Health Facilities in Dhaggar

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

FAQs about Dhaggar