Dholron - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Dholron is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Dohlron serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholron village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholron is 031866. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 144527 pincode. Mahilpur is the nearest town.

Dholron village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chabbewal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dholron

According to the 2011 Census, Dholron village had a total population of 264 people, including 131 males and 133 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.96%, with male literacy at 94.78% and female literacy at 85.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholron

Dholron 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 Dholron

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dholron. The nearest railway station is Mahngarwal Doaba, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Dholron is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholron

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

Health Facilities in Dholron

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

FAQs about Dholron