Dhingi - Nabha, Patiala

Dhingi is a village situated in the Nabha tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabha and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Dhingi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhingi is 036380. The village covers a total geographical area of 705 hectares and falls under the 147201 pincode. Nabha is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dhingi

As per Census 2011, Dhingi village has a total population of 1,765 people, consisting of 889 males and 876 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,174 literate and 591 illiterate residents. Additionally, 525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhingi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,765889876
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235107128
Scheduled Castes (SC)525266259
Literate Population1,174627547
Illiterate Population591262329

Nearby Villages of Dhingi

Dhingi 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)
Ladha HeriWest1.65 km
PaharpurNorth-East2.03 km
DodaNorth2.10 km
Hari NagarWest2.10 km
KularanSouth-East2.58 km
Sadho HeriSouth-West2.73 km
SakohanWest2.97 km
GalwatiNorth-West3.12 km
KaulNorth-East3.38 km
KameliNorth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhingi

Dhingi 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 Kakrala, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Patiala to Dhingi is about 32 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 Dhingi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhingi

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

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

FAQs about Dhingi

Where is Dhingi located?

Dhingi village is located in Nabha Tehsil, Patiala district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhingi?

Dhingi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhingi?

The pincode of Dhingi is 147201.

What is the population of Dhingi?

Dhingi has a total population of 1,765, including 889 males and 876 females.

How many households are there in Dhingi?

There are 333 households in Dhingi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhingi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhingi is 66.52%. Male literacy is 70.53% and female literacy is 62.44%.