Dholia - Dasua, Hoshiarpur
Dholia is a village situated in the Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasua and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Dholia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholia is 031028. The village covers a total geographical area of 37 hectares and falls under the 144224 pincode. Dasua is the nearest town.
Dholia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Urmar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dholia
As per Census 2011, Dholia village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 158 males and 187 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 82 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dholia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 345 | 158 | 187 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 117 | 59 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 263 | 129 | 134 |
| Illiterate Population | 82 | 29 | 53 |
Nearby Villages of Dholia
Dholia 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 Dholia
Dholia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Dholia is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dholia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dholia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dholia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dholia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dholia
Where is Dholia located?
Dholia village is located in Dasua Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dholia?
Dholia is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dholia?
The pincode of Dholia is 144224.
What is the population of Dholia?
Dholia has a total population of 345, including 158 males and 187 females.
How many households are there in Dholia?
There are 85 households in Dholia.
What is the literacy rate in Dholia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholia is 76.23%. Male literacy is 81.65% and female literacy is 71.66%.