# Doraha, Ludhiana – Town Population, Ward List, Codes & How to Reach

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/

Town · M.Cl · Payal tehsil 

# Doraha

ਦੋਰਾਹਾ

Doraha is a town in Payal tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab, governed as a M.Cl. The 2011 Census counted **25,424 people** in 5,291 households on 6.0 km². It grew from 3,062 people in 1951.

- 25,424people (2011)
- 5,291households
- 82.4%literacy
- 13census wards

## Doraha codes

- Vehicle (RTO) codePB-10 / PB-91
- Railway stationDoraha (DOA)
- Census town code800194
- Civic statusM.Cl
- Town classIII

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

STD: Wikidata. Station code: OpenStreetMap.

## How has the population of Doraha changed?

From 3,062 in 1951 to 25,424 in 2011.

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

1951: 3,062 · 1961: 4,602 · 1971: 5,804 · 1981: 7,606 · 1991: 9,589 · 2001: 18,686 · 2011: 25,424

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

## Literacy and work in Doraha

■ Doraha · ■ Ludhiana rural average

Literacy (age 7+) ****82.4%**

**78.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****771**

**897

Working population ****39.6%**

**37.1%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/6232).

## Doraha in numbers

- Density4,237 per km²
- Growth 2001–201136.1%
- Sex ratio 1991 → 2011935 → 771
- Annual rainfall748 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 40 °C

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

## Road distances from Doraha

- Chandigarh (state capital)79 km by road
- Ludhiana (district HQ)21 km by road
- Khanna (city of 1 lakh+)21 km by road
- Ludhiana (city of 5 lakh+)21 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

## Civic services in Doraha

- Pucca roads18 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets5,450
- Fire service18 km away
- Electricity — homes7,750
- Electricity — industry60
- Electricity — shops600
- Street-light connections2,010

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

## Hospitals, schools and colleges in Doraha

### Hospitals and clinics

- ●Dispensaries / health centres1 · 2 doctors in post
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors in post
- Charitable hospitals (non-govt)1
- Medicine shops20

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 2 private
- ●Middle schools2 private
- ●Secondary schools3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 6 private
- ●Management institutes1 private
- ●Degree colleges12

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

## Economy, banks and community life in Doraha

**Main manufactured goods:** textile/hosiery, tractor/auto parts and iron rolling mills product.

### Banks and credit

- Nationalised banks6
- Private banks2
- Co-operative banks1
- Agricultural credit societies1

### Culture and community

- Auditoriums / community halls1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1002).

## How to reach Doraha, and how far is it?

- Doraha (DOA)0.8 km
- Jaspalon (JSPN)4.4 km
- Sahnewal Airport (LUH)9.9 km
- Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)73 km
- ○Jalandhar73 km
- ○Chandigarh72 km
- ○Amritsar144 km
- ○Bathinda124 km
- ○New Delhi267 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract 2026-10-28](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/).

Straight-line distances.

## Hospital, banks and more in and around Doraha

- HospitalBhangoo Hospital · 0.3 km
- Clinic / doctorMangat Nursing Home · 0.1 km
- SchoolEuroKids Preschool in SBS Nagar · 0.4 km
- College / universityGuru Nanak National College · 0.4 km
- BankAxis Bank Branch · 0.2 km
- ATMHDFC Bank ATM · 0.4 km
- Bus standBus Station Doraha · 3.0 km
- Fuel stationPreet filling station · 0.7 km
- GurdwaraGurdwara Reru Sahib Rampur · 2.9 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract 2026-10-28](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Nearest mapped place in each category from the town centre; straight-line.

## Places to visit in Doraha

- Doraha Sarai · Historic · 1.5 km
- Gurdwara Reru Sahib Rampur · Gurdwara · 2.9 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract 2026-10-28](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Doraha ward list

The 2011 Census divided Doraha into 13 wards. Municipal ward boundaries have been redrawn since, so a 2011 ward number may not match today's ward.

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-1/) 1,668 278 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-2/) 1,655 340 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-3/) 1,307 276 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-4/) 1,020 208 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-5/) 2,225 481 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-6/) 2,434 509 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-7/) 2,611 579 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-8/) 2,239 461 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-9/) 1,374 305 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-10/) 547 105 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-11/) 4,202 822 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-12/) 1,738 361 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/punjab/ludhiana/payal/doraha/ward-13/) 2,404 566 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract – Ludhiana](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/6232).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Doraha

- Hospitals8 in Doraha
- Banks12 in Doraha
- ATMs3 in Doraha
- Petrol pumps3 in Doraha
- Hotels3 in Doraha
- Shopping malls1 in Doraha
- Schools4 in Doraha
- Colleges and universities2 in Doraha
- Cinemas1 in Doraha
- Restaurants6 in Doraha
- Dental clinics2 in Doraha

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract 2026-10-28](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright); [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Weather in Doraha and best time to visit

Best months: **October to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Doraha?25,424 (Census 2011)
- How far is Doraha from Chandigarh?79 km by road
- How many hospitals are in Doraha?0 allopathic hospital(s) with 0 beds (Census 2011)
- What is Doraha known for making?textile/hosiery, tractor/auto parts and iron rolling mills product
- Which is the nearest railway station to Doraha?Doraha (DOA)
- How many wards does Doraha have?13 census wards (2011)