Delwa - Sridungargarh, Bikaner
Delwa is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Delwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Delwa is 069846. The village covers a total geographical area of 4128.68 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Delwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dungargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bikaner Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Delwa
As per Census 2011, Delwa village has a total population of 2,357 people, consisting of 1,221 males and 1,136 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 419 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,140 literate and 1,217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 761 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Delwa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,357 | 1,221 | 1,136 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 419 | 228 | 191 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 761 | 402 | 359 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | - | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,140 | 727 | 413 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,217 | 494 | 723 |
Nearby Villages of Delwa
Delwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Delwa
Delwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Delwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Delwa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Delwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Delwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Delwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Delwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Delwa
Where is Delwa located?
Delwa village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Delwa?
Delwa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Delwa?
The pincode of Delwa is 331803.
What is the population of Delwa?
Delwa has a total population of 2,357, including 1,221 males and 1,136 females.
How many households are there in Delwa?
There are 360 households in Delwa.
What is the literacy rate in Delwa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Delwa is 48.37%. Male literacy is 59.54% and female literacy is 36.36%.