Dhawa - Palojori, Deoghar

Dhawa is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Dhawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawa is 355489. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode. Jamtara is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawa village had a total population of 1,772 people, including 900 males and 872 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.65%, with male literacy at 70.25% and female literacy at 44.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhawa

Dhawa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhawa. The nearest railway station is Mirza Cheuki, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Dhawa is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawa

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

Health Facilities in Dhawa

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

FAQs about Dhawa