Dhawas

Dhawas is a village located in Thunag tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 106km away from district headquarter Thunag. Thunag is the sub-district headquarter of Dhawas village. As per 2009 stats, Baga Chanogi is the gram panchayat of Dhawas village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhawas unique in its vibrant Thunag-Mandi region. You’ll see Dhawas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhawas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhawas is 015066. The village spans a total geographical area of 151 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175054. Mandi is nearest town to Dhawas village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dhawas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Seraj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhawas

Population of Dhawas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawas has a total population of about 480, with approximately 257 males and 223 females. The sex ratio is around 867 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 184 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.67%, with male literacy at about 62.26% and female literacy near 50.22%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhawas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhawas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhawas. As per the 2011 stats, Dhawas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhawas

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhawas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhawas.

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