Dala - Bhulath, Kapurthala

Dala is a village situated in the Bhulath tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhulath and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Dalla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dala is 029006. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 144622 pincode. Bhulath is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dala

According to the 2011 Census, Dala village had a total population of 756 people, including 418 males and 338 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.66%, with male literacy at 92.82% and female literacy at 83.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population756418338
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774235
Scheduled Castes (SC)19910792
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population602349253
Illiterate Population1546985

Nearby Villages of Dala

Dala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chakshah AladinNorth-West0.92 km
Chak-shah KalaSouth1.18 km
Passie WalSouth-West1.47 km
BakarpurSouth-East1.60 km
Raipur RajputanWest2.00 km
BulowalSouth-West2.06 km
Rajpur Peer BakhshwalaNorth-East2.27 km
BilpurWest2.39 km
DabulianSouth-West2.42 km
TalwaraSouth2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dala

Dala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramidi Halt, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Dala is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dala

Where is Dala located?

Dala village is located in Bhulath Tehsil, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dala?

The Gram Panchayat of Dala is Dalla.

What is the pincode of Dala?

The pincode of Dala is 144622.

What is the population of Dala?

Dala had a total population of 756, including 418 males and 338 females.

How many households are there in Dala?

Dala had 155 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dala was 88.66%. Male literacy was 92.82% and female literacy was 83.50%.