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Dhowk is a village in Thanamandi Tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001279.

About Dhowk village record

Dhowk is listed under Thanamandi Tehsil in Rajouri district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,432, 283 households, area 272.80 hectares, PIN code 185212.

Quick facts

Village
Dhowk
Village code
001279
Tehsil / Sub-District
Thanamandi
District
Rajouri
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,432
Households
283
Sex ratio
850 females per 1,000 males
Area
272.80 hectares
Population density
525 people per sq. km
PIN code
185212

Census code and location hierarchy

For Dhowk, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.

State code
01
District code
006
Sub-district code
00020
Village code
001279
Dhowk village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameDhowk
Census village code001279
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictRajouri
District code006
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictThanamandi
Sub-district code00020
Census year2011
Population1,432
Households283
Male population774
Female population658
Sex ratio850 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population1,075
Area272.80 hectares
Population density525 people per sq. km
PIN code185212
CD blockThanamandi
Gram panchayatDhowk
Nearest statutory townThanamandi
Nearest statutory town distance4 km

Facilities and amenities in Dhowk

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Dhowk
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 3 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary1 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 15 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 12 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Dhowk
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Forest area82.60 hectares
Non-agricultural use area51 hectares
Culturable waste land44.50 hectares
Net area sown94.70 hectares
Total unirrigated land88.20 hectares
Irrigated area6.50 hectares
Canal-irrigated area6.50 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Dhowk?

The Census village code of Dhowk is 001279.

Where is Dhowk village?

Dhowk village is in Thanamandi Tehsil (sub-district) of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Dhowk?

The source reports a population of 1,432 for Dhowk.

What is the sex ratio of Dhowk?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Dhowk is 850 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.