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

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmo Chak village had a total population of 1,291 people, including 667 males and 624 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.15%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dharmo Chak