Dher - Billawar, Kathua
Dher is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dher village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dher is 001705. The village covers a total geographical area of 654 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Dher village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Dher
As per Census 2011, Dher village has a total population of 2,923 people, consisting of 1,527 males and 1,396 females. The village has 617 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,823 literate and 1,100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dher are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,923 | 1,527 | 1,396 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 389 | 206 | 183 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 440 | 228 | 212 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Literate Population | 1,823 | 1,068 | 755 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,100 | 459 | 641 |
Nearby Villages of Dher
Dher 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 Dher
Dher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Dher is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dher 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 Dher
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dher village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dher
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dher 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 Dher
Where is Dher located?
Dher village is located in Billawar Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dher?
The Gram Panchayat of Dher is Dhar.
What is the pincode of Dher?
The pincode of Dher is 184203.
What is the population of Dher?
Dher has a total population of 2,923, including 1,527 males and 1,396 females.
How many households are there in Dher?
There are 617 households in Dher.
What is the literacy rate in Dher?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dher is 62.37%. Male literacy is 69.94% and female literacy is 54.08%.