All Information About Dhar Kalan Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dhar Kalan Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dhar Kalan is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Pathankot District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dhar Kalan - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 200 |
| District | Pathankot |
| Census Code 2011 | 200 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 65 |
| Number of Villages | 28 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Gurdaspur (Code: 17) |
| Assembly Constituency | Pathankot (Code: 216) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Pathankot | Ashwani Kumar Sharma ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dhar Kalan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
54,186
M: 28,235
F: 25,951 |
| Rural |
48,780
M: 25,414
F: 23,366 |
| Urban |
5,406
M: 2,821
F: 2,585 |
Number of Households: 10,825
Population Distribution
Total: 54,186 (Male: 28,235, Female: 25,951)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 6,387 (Male: 3,462, Female: 2,925)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,965 (Male: 6,188, Female: 5,777)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 38,734 (Male: 21,274, Female: 17,460)
Illiterate Population
Total: 15,452 (Male: 6,961, Female: 8,491)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 16,036 (Male: 13,755, Female: 2,281)
Main Workers
Total: 12,168 (Male: 10,821, Female: 1,347)
Marginal Workers
Total: 3,868 (Male: 2,934, Female: 934)
Non-Workers
Total: 38,150 (Male: 14,480, Female: 23,670)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,914 (Male: 2,735, Female: 179)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,560 (Male: 1,448, Female: 112)
- Household Industry Workers: 359 (Male: 280, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 7,335 (Male: 6,358, Female: 977)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 473 (Male: 352, Female: 121)
- Agricultural Laborers: 964 (Male: 883, Female: 81)
- Household Industry Workers: 493 (Male: 168, Female: 325)
- Other Workers: 1,938 (Male: 1,531, Female: 407)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dhar Kalan Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
54,186
M: 28,235
F: 25,951 |
| Rural |
48,780
M: 25,414
F: 23,366 |
| Urban |
5,406
M: 2,821
F: 2,585 |
Number of Households: 10,825
Population Distribution
Total: 54,186 (Male: 28,235, Female: 25,951)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 6,387 (Male: 3,462, Female: 2,925)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,965 (Male: 6,188, Female: 5,777)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 38,734 (Male: 21,274, Female: 17,460)
Illiterate Population
Total: 15,452 (Male: 6,961, Female: 8,491)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 16,036 (Male: 13,755, Female: 2,281)
Main Workers
Total: 12,168 (Male: 10,821, Female: 1,347)
Marginal Workers
Total: 3,868 (Male: 2,934, Female: 934)
Non-Workers
Total: 38,150 (Male: 14,480, Female: 23,670)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,914 (Male: 2,735, Female: 179)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,560 (Male: 1,448, Female: 112)
- Household Industry Workers: 359 (Male: 280, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 7,335 (Male: 6,358, Female: 977)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 473 (Male: 352, Female: 121)
- Agricultural Laborers: 964 (Male: 883, Female: 81)
- Household Industry Workers: 493 (Male: 168, Female: 325)
- Other Workers: 1,938 (Male: 1,531, Female: 407)
Grampanchayat List of Dhar Kalan Tehsil/Taluka
Dhar Kalan Tehsil comprises 65 Gram Panchayats and 28 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dhar Kalan. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhar Kalan
Dhar Kalan is located in the Pathankot District of Punjab State, India.
Dhar Kalan Tehsil has 28 villages.
Dhar Kalan has a total of 65 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dhar Kalan is 54,186.
In Dhar Kalan, there are 28,235 males and 25,951 females.
There are 6,387 children in Dhar Kalan, comprising 3,462 males and 2,925 females.
In Dhar Kalan, the literate population is 38,734 (21,274 males and 17,460 females). The illiterate population is 15,452 (6,961 males and 8,491 females).