Dharamsal - Kalakote, Rajouri

Dharamsal is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kala Kote and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Dharamsal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharamsal is 001547. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.9 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Dharamsal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kala kote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharamsal

As per Census 2011, Dharamsal village has a total population of 1,073 people, consisting of 550 males and 523 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharamsal

Dharamsal 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 Dharamsal

Public transport in the Dharamsal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Dharamsal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Dharamsal 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 Dharamsal

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

Health Facilities in Dharamsal

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

FAQs about Dharamsal