Dharat - Nowshera, Rajouri

Dharat is a village situated in the Nowshera tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 24 km from Nowshera and around 70 km from Rajouri. Dharat village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharat is 001585. The village covers a total geographical area of 1444.3 hectares and falls under the 185151 pincode. Nowshera is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dharat

According to the 2011 Census, Dharat village had a total population of 2,253 people, including 1,165 males and 1,088 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.90%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 66.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 862, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 297.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dharat

Dharat 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 Dharat

Public transport in the Dharat 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 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowshera to Dharat is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Dharat is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharat

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

Health Facilities in Dharat

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

FAQs about Dharat