Dhawatanr - Nawadih, Bokaro

Dhawatanr is a village situated in the Nawadih subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawadih and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Parsabni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawatanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawatanr is 362260. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 828403 pincode.

Dhawatanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dumri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhawatanr

As per Census 2011, Dhawatanr village has a total population of 1,287 people, consisting of 652 males and 635 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 699 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 558 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhawatanr are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,287652635
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1859986
Scheduled Castes (SC)331716
Scheduled Tribes (ST)558282276
Literate Population699421278
Illiterate Population588231357

Nearby Villages of Dhawatanr

Dhawatanr is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kimbu JhariaWest1.97 km
ParasbaniEast2.01 km
KanchanpurSouth2.10 km
BodroNorth2.50 km
CheproNorth-West2.75 km
ChirudihWest3.25 km
BandieoSouth3.31 km
SundroSouth-West3.80 km
DhamniEast4.15 km
BirniSouth-West4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawatanr

Public transport in the Dhawatanr is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Telo, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Dhawatanr is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawatanr

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhawatanr village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhawatanr

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhawatanr village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhawatanr

Where is Dhawatanr located?

Dhawatanr village is located in Nawadih Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhawatanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhawatanr is Parsabni.

What is the pincode of Dhawatanr?

The pincode of Dhawatanr is 828403.

What is the population of Dhawatanr?

Dhawatanr has a total population of 1,287, including 652 males and 635 females.

How many households are there in Dhawatanr?

There are 240 households in Dhawatanr.

What is the literacy rate in Dhawatanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhawatanr is 54.31%. Male literacy is 64.57% and female literacy is 43.78%.