Dholal - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur
Dholal is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Dhulal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholal is 031325. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 144532 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.
Dholal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mukerian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dholal
As per Census 2011, Dholal village has a total population of 637 people, consisting of 336 males and 301 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dholal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 637 | 336 | 301 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 118 | 66 | 52 |
| Literate Population | 497 | 276 | 221 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 60 | 80 |
Nearby Villages of Dholal
Dholal 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 Dholal
Dholal 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 Dholal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dholal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dholal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dholal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dholal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dholal
Where is Dholal located?
Dholal village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dholal?
The Gram Panchayat of Dholal is Dhulal.
What is the pincode of Dholal?
The pincode of Dholal is 144532.
What is the population of Dholal?
Dholal has a total population of 637, including 336 males and 301 females.
How many households are there in Dholal?
There are 156 households in Dholal.
What is the literacy rate in Dholal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholal is 78.02%. Male literacy is 82.14% and female literacy is 73.42%.