Dharor - Bani, Kathua

Dharor is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Kardoh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharor is 001787. The village covers a total geographical area of 1161 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Basholi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dharor 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 Dharor

According to the 2011 Census, Dharor village had a total population of 562 people, including 294 males and 268 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.53%, with male literacy at 51.05% and female literacy at 21.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharor

Dharor 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 Dharor

Public transport in the Dharor 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 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basholi to Dharor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dharor is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharor

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

Health Facilities in Dharor

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

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