Dhobi Pora - Barbugh Imam Sahib, Shopian

Dhobi Pora is a village situated in the Barbugh Imam Sahib tehsil of Shopian district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from Shopian and around 10 km from Shopian. Kenigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobi Pora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobi Pora is 003352. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.3 hectares and falls under the 192303 pincode. Shopiyan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhobi Pora

As per Census 2011, Dhobi Pora village has a total population of 384 people, consisting of 182 males and 202 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 159 literate and 225 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhobi Pora are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population384182202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743341
Literate Population1599267
Illiterate Population22590135

Nearby Villages of Dhobi Pora

Dhobi Pora 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 Dhobi Pora

Dhobi Pora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Dhobi Pora.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shopiyan to Dhobi Pora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shopian to Dhobi Pora 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 Dhobi Pora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhobi Pora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhobi Pora

Where is Dhobi Pora located?

Dhobi Pora village is located in Barbugh Imam Sahib Tehsil, Shopian district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhobi Pora?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhobi Pora is Kenigam.

What is the pincode of Dhobi Pora?

The pincode of Dhobi Pora is 192303.

What is the population of Dhobi Pora?

Dhobi Pora has a total population of 384, including 182 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Dhobi Pora?

There are 62 households in Dhobi Pora.

What is the literacy rate in Dhobi Pora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhobi Pora is 41.41%. Male literacy is 50.55% and female literacy is 33.17%.