Dhalli - Hiranagar, Kathua

Dhalli is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dhalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalli is 002022. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 184144 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhalli

As per Census 2011, Dhalli village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 479 males and 431 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 648 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalli

Dhalli 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 Dhalli

Dhalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hira Nagar, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Dhalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dhalli is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalli

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

Health Facilities in Dhalli

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

FAQs about Dhalli