Dhosar - Sahara, Bhilwara

Dhosar is a village situated in the Sahara tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahara and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Dhosar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhosar is 095471. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.2 hectares and falls under the 311802 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhosar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhosar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhosar village had a total population of 1,564 people, including 784 males and 780 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.83%, with male literacy at 72.40% and female literacy at 41.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 387, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,564784780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232121111
Scheduled Castes (SC)387192195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623428
Literate Population757480277
Illiterate Population807304503

Nearby Villages of Dhosar

Dhosar 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)
DareebaNorth-West1.66 km
Ram DevnagarEast2.01 km
SatdhoodiyaWest2.02 km
GatheelaSouth2.14 km
SurajpuraWest2.58 km
Gatheela Ka KheraSouth3.02 km
Kala DhoondhaNorth3.10 km
BaghpuraSouth-East3.21 km
BhoonasEast3.71 km
SakriyaSouth-East4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhosar

Dhosar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hamirgarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Dhosar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Dhosar is about 33 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 Dhosar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhosar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhosar

Where is Dhosar located?

Dhosar village is located in Sahara Tehsil, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dhosar?

Dhosar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhosar?

The pincode of Dhosar is 311802.

What is the population of Dhosar?

Dhosar had a total population of 1,564, including 784 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Dhosar?

Dhosar had 313 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhosar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhosar was 56.83%. Male literacy was 72.40% and female literacy was 41.41%.