Dhar Kalan
Dhar Kalan is a Town and Tehsil in Gurdaspur District of Punjab. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dhar Kalan Block (CD) is 00200. The total area of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 264 km², which includes 251.46 km² of rural area and 12.45 km² of urban area. Dhar Kalan has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhar Kalan Tehsil
Dhar Kalan Tehsil has a total of 28 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dhar Kalan Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakhatpur | Garal | Pathankot |
| 2 | Barsudhal | Bar Sudal | Pathankot |
| 3 | Bhamlada | Bhamlada | Pathankot |
| 4 | Bhanguri | Bhanguri | Pathankot |
| 5 | Chamrour | Dhar Kalan | Pathankot |
| 6 | Darbahn | Darbahan | Pathankot |
| 7 | Darkua Bangla | Bangla | Pathankot |
| 8 | Dhar Kalan | Dhar Kalan | Pathankot |
| 9 | Dhar Khurd | Dhar Khurd | Pathankot |
| 10 | Dukhan Iyali | Dukhniali | Pathankot |
| 11 | Dunera | Dunera | Pathankot |
| 12 | Faugli Mawa | Fagali | Pathankot |
| 13 | Ghar | Ghar Bagroli | Pathankot |
| 14 | Hara | Hara | Pathankot |
| 15 | Hardo Saran | Hardosaran | Pathankot |
| 16 | Jalahar | Jalahar | Pathankot |
| 17 | Kot | Areali | Dhar Kalan |
| 18 | Lanjera | Lanjera | Pathankot |
| 19 | Lohrun | Lehroon | Pathankot |
| 20 | Nalloh | Naloh | Pathankot |
| 21 | Narianpur | Narainpur | Pathankot |
| 22 | Phangota | N/A | Pathankot |
| 23 | Rohg | Rough | Pathankot |
| 24 | Sarti | Patralawan | Pathankot |
| 25 | Tarhari | Bhabhar | Pathankot |
| 26 | Thara Jhikla | Thara Jhikla | Pathankot |
| 27 | Thara Uparla | Thara Upperla | Pathankot |
| 28 | Tureti | Tarheti | Pathankot |
Population of Dhar Kalan Tehsil
The population profile of Dhar Kalan Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dhar Kalan Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,186 | 48,780 | 5,406 |
| Male Population | 28,235 | 25,414 | 2,821 |
| Female Population | 25,951 | 23,366 | 2,585 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,387 | 5,795 | 592 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,462 | 3,137 | 325 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,925 | 2,658 | 267 |
| Literate Population | 38,734 | 34,723 | 4,011 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,274 | 19,080 | 2,194 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,460 | 15,643 | 1,817 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,452 | 14,057 | 1,395 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,961 | 6,334 | 627 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,491 | 7,723 | 768 |
| Total Households | 10,825 | 9,774 | 1,051 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is around 54,186 people. This includes 28,235 males and 25,951 females. Rural population is about 48,780 (25,414 males and 23,366 females), while urban population is nearly 5,406 (2,821 males and 2,585 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,387 of the population, with 3,462 boys and 2,925 girls. Rural areas have 5,795 children, and urban areas have about 592 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 38,734 literate people in Dhar Kalan Tehsil, including 21,274 literate males and 17,460 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,723 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,011 people.
- About 15,452 people in Dhar Kalan Tehsil are not literate, including 6,961 males and 8,491 females. Rural areas include 14,057 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,395 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,825 households, with 9,774 in villages and 1,051 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhar Kalan Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,965 | 10,792 | 1,173 |
| SC Male Population | 6,188 | 5,578 | 610 |
| SC Female Population | 5,777 | 5,214 | 563 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 205 / km² | 194 / km² | 434 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhar Kalan Tehsil is approximately 11,965 people, including 6,188 males and 5,777 females. Around 10,792 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,173 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 205 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 194 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 434 people per sq. km.