Dawa - Nokha, Bikaner

Dawa is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Dawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawa is 069687. The village covers a total geographical area of 5017 hectares and falls under the 334803 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dawa

According to the 2011 Census, Dawa village had a total population of 5,004 people, including 2,628 males and 2,376 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.92%, with male literacy at 68.17% and female literacy at 40.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,753, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dawa

Dawa 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 Dawa

Dawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilo, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Dawa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Dawa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dawa

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

Health Facilities in Dawa

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

FAQs about Dawa