Dhira Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh has 115 Census 2011 village records, including 113 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 22,119 people, 5,298 households and 8,072.83 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Dhira Sub-district has 115 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 113 inhabited villages. They are part of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Villages115
Inhabited Villages113
Population22,119
Households5,298
Area (ha)8,072.83
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Dhira Sub-district is in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
Village Records
115 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
113
Listed Population
22,119
Households
5,298
Recorded Village Area
8,072.83 hectares
Largest by Population
Darman (328) (834 people)
Largest by Area
Makrehr (169) (218.48 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Darman (328) is the highest-population village listed in Dhira Sub-district, with 834 people and 195 households. It represents 3.8% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Makrehr (169) has the largest recorded village area in Dhira Sub-district, at 218.48 hectares. This is 2.7% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Dhira Sub-district has 22,119 people in 5,298 households across 115 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village192
Average Household Size4.2
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km274
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population22,119
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Dhira villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported2
CD blocks reported: Sulah.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Dhira Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 113 villages (98%), mobile coverage in 112 villages (97%), all-weather road in 86 villages (75%), domestic power supply in 113 villages (98%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
113
113
2
98.26
Mobile Coverage
112
113
3
97.39
All-Weather Road
86
113
29
74.78
PDS Shop
4
113
111
3.48
Domestic Power Supply
113
113
2
98.26
Median Nearest Town Distance22 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km29
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
1
0.9%
10-25 Km
85
74%
Over 25 Km
29
25%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Dhira villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 115 villages, with an average of 22.56 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 81.0 km for Bhangali (110). Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
115
22.56
81
Bhangali (110)
Nagrota Bagwan
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Dhira Sub-district. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,845 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
575
345
Location and Distance
3
345
230
Population and Social Groups
3
343
338
Education Facilities
8
904
132
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
226
198
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
113
4
Power Supply
3
339
339
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Dhira Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Dhira Sub-district has 115 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 113 inhabited villages. They are part of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Which is the most populated village in Dhira Sub-district?
Darman (328) is the most populated village listed for Dhira Sub-district, with 834 people and 195 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Dhira Sub-district?
Makrehr (169) has the largest recorded village area in Dhira Sub-district, at 218.48 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Dhira Sub-district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 113 villages, domestic power supply in 113 villages, mobile coverage in 112 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Dhira Sub-district village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Dhira also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.