Dhar - Mugal Maidan, Kishtwar
Dhar is a village situated in the Mugal Maidan tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from Kishtwar and around 10 km from Kishtwar. Khori serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Dhar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhar is 004719. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.9 hectares and falls under the 182205 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Dhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Inderwal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dhar
According to the 2011 Census, Dhar village had a total population of 415 people, including 217 males and 198 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.51%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 51.20%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 415 | 217 | 198 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 61 | 29 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 239 | 154 | 85 |
| Illiterate Population | 176 | 63 | 113 |
Transport and Connectivity of Dhar
Dhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| 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 Kishtwar to Dhar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Dhar is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dhar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhar 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 Dhar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dhar
Where is Dhar located?
Dhar village is located in Mugal Maidan Tehsil, Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Dhar?
The Halqa Panchayat of Dhar is Khori.
What is the pincode of Dhar?
The pincode of Dhar is 182205.
What is the population of Dhar?
Dhar had a total population of 415, including 217 males and 198 females.
How many households are there in Dhar?
Dhar had 74 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dhar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhar was 67.51%. Male literacy was 81.91% and female literacy was 51.20%.