Dharalta - Billawar, Kathua

Dharalta is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dharalta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharalta is 001717. The village covers a total geographical area of 2380 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dharalta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dharalta

As per Census 2011, Dharalta village has a total population of 2,307 people, consisting of 1,231 males and 1,076 females. The village has 493 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,325 literate and 982 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 343 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharalta

Dharalta 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 Dharalta

Dharalta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Budhi, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Dharalta is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dharalta 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 Dharalta

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

Health Facilities in Dharalta

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

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