Dharmas - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Dharmas 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. Dharmas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmas is 069919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1079.67 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dharmas 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 Dharmas

As per Census 2011, Dharmas village has a total population of 1,176 people, consisting of 600 males and 576 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,176600576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237120117
Scheduled Castes (SC)311160151
Literate Population534336198
Illiterate Population642264378

Nearby Villages of Dharmas

Dharmas 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)
NosariyaSouth-West2.75 km
Indpalsar HirawatanNorth-East3.90 km
BadelaSouth4.05 km
Indpalsar GusainsarNorth4.07 km
Indpalsar BaraEast6.02 km
Indpalsar RaikanNorth-East7.06 km
Indpalsar SankhlanNorth-East7.47 km
SurjanwasiNorth-East7.47 km
KeuSouth-West8.95 km
AmritwasiNorth-East9.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmas

Public transport in the Dharmas is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bigga, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Dharmas is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Dharmas 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 Dharmas

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

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

Health Facilities in Dharmas

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dharmas 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 Dharmas

Where is Dharmas located?

Dharmas village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharmas?

Dharmas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharmas?

The pincode of Dharmas is 331803.

What is the population of Dharmas?

Dharmas has a total population of 1,176, including 600 males and 576 females.

How many households are there in Dharmas?

There are 157 households in Dharmas.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmas is 45.41%. Male literacy is 56.00% and female literacy is 34.38%.