Dheota - Billawar, Kathua
Dheota is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dheota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dheota is 001662. The village covers a total geographical area of 2067 hectares and falls under the 184204 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Dheota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Dheota
As per Census 2011, Dheota village has a total population of 2,384 people, consisting of 1,287 males and 1,097 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 484 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 978 literate and 1,406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dheota are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,384 | 1,287 | 1,097 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 484 | 269 | 215 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 252 | 126 | 126 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 103 | 63 | 40 |
| Literate Population | 978 | 687 | 291 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,406 | 600 | 806 |
Nearby Villages of Dheota
Dheota is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dheota
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dheota.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Dheota is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dheota is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dheota
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dheota village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dheota
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dheota village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dheota
Where is Dheota located?
Dheota village is located in Billawar Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dheota?
Dheota is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dheota?
The pincode of Dheota is 184204.
What is the population of Dheota?
Dheota has a total population of 2,384, including 1,287 males and 1,097 females.
How many households are there in Dheota?
There are 387 households in Dheota.
What is the literacy rate in Dheota?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dheota is 41.02%. Male literacy is 53.38% and female literacy is 26.53%.