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Halaran
Halaran | |
|---|---|
Village and Panchayat | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Division | Jammu |
| Region | Chenab Valley |
| District | Doda |
| Tehsil | Kahara |
| Sub-division | Thathri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.356 km2 (0.137 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Bhaderwahi, Urdu, Kashmiri |
Halaran is a village and panchayat located in the Kahara tehsil of Doda district in the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[1] The village is situated approximately 13 kilometers away from the sub-divisional headquarters, Thathri, and 43 kilometers away from the district headquarters, Doda.[2][3]
Geography[edit]
Halaran covers a geographical area of 0.356 square kilometers (35.6 hectares).[3]
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2011 Census of India, Halaran has a total population of 194 people, with 97 males and 97 females. The literacy rate of the village is 60.82%, with 71.13% of males and 50.52% of females being literate. The village comprises about 39 households.[3]
Administration[edit]
The village is administered by a sarpanch, who is elected as the local representative through village-level elections. Halaran falls under the Bhaderwah assembly constituency and the Udhampur parliamentary constituency. The nearest major economic hub is the town of Thathri, located approximately 13 kilometers away.[4][3]
Education[edit]
The village has seven schools, serving about 700 students.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "New Wards or Panch in Doda's Panchayats" (PDF). Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Excelsior, Daily (15 July 2014). "Halaran Panchayat facing shortage of basic amenities". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "District Doda Handbook" (PDF). Census 2011, Government of India. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ↑ "Village & Panchayats". District Doda. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2023.