Dehar
Dehar is a village located in Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Dera Baba Nanak (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Dehar village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Dehar unique in its vibrant Dera Baba Nanak-Gurdaspur region. You’ll see Dehar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Dehar
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dehar is 028896. The village spans a total geographical area of 372 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143511. Dera Baba Nanak is nearest town to Dehar village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Dehar
Population of Dehar
According to the 2011 Census, Dehar has a total population of about 1,732, with approximately 911 males and 821 females. The sex ratio is around 901 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 211 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 75 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.72%, with male literacy at about 65.75% and female literacy near 50.91%. There are around 336 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dehar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,732 | 911 | 821 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 211 | 114 | 97 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 75 | 34 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,017 | 599 | 418 |
| Illiterate Population | 715 | 312 | 403 |
Connectivity of Dehar
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dehar. As per the 2011 stats, Dehar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dehar
Knowing the nearby villages of Dehar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dehar.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dehar
- Where is Dehar located?
- Dehar village is situated in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dehar?
- Dehar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Dehar?
- The pincode of Dehar is 143511, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Dehar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dehar is 1,732, with 911 males and 821 females.
- How many households are there in Dehar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Dehar village has a total of 336 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Dehar as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dehar is 58.72%. The male literacy rate is 65.75%, while the female literacy rate is 50.91%.