Dharmo Chak - Baba Bakala, Amritsar

Dharmo Chak is a village situated in the Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baba Bakala and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Amritsar . Dharmu Chak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmo Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmo Chak is 037781. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 143114 pincode. Batala is the nearest town.

Dharmo Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jandiala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharmo Chak

As per Census 2011, Dharmo Chak village has a total population of 1,291 people, consisting of 667 males and 624 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 862 literate and 429 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dharmo Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,291667624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1448460
Scheduled Castes (SC)451219232
Literate Population862461401
Illiterate Population429206223

Nearby Villages of Dharmo Chak

Dharmo Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JallalEast1.26 km
Banjar WalSouth-West1.36 km
GhanishampurNorth-West1.59 km
UsmanEast2.10 km
Mehsampur KhurdSouth-East2.17 km
TanelNorth-West2.83 km
Bhatti KeSouth-West2.91 km
MehsampurkalanSouth2.95 km
Suro PaddahNorth-East3.33 km
BhoewalNorth3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmo Chak

Dharmo Chak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Butari, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Dharmo Chak is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmo Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dharmo Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dharmo Chak

Where is Dharmo Chak located?

Dharmo Chak village is located in Baba Bakala Tehsil, Amritsar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharmo Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharmo Chak is Dharmu Chak.

What is the pincode of Dharmo Chak?

The pincode of Dharmo Chak is 143114.

What is the population of Dharmo Chak?

Dharmo Chak has a total population of 1,291, including 667 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Dharmo Chak?

There are 232 households in Dharmo Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmo Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmo Chak is 66.77%. Male literacy is 69.12% and female literacy is 64.26%.