Delwas - Dungla, Chittorgarh

Delwas is a village situated in the Dungla tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from Dungla and around 70 km from Chittaurgarh. Delwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Delwas is 101165. The village covers a total geographical area of 677 hectares and falls under the 312404 pincode. Bari Sadri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Delwas

As per Census 2011, Delwas village has a total population of 1,964 people, consisting of 991 males and 973 females. The village has 437 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 985 literate and 979 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 740 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,964991973
Child Population (0–6 yrs)262131131
Scheduled Castes (SC)1868898
Scheduled Tribes (ST)740378362
Literate Population985660325
Illiterate Population979331648

Nearby Villages of Delwas

Delwas 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)
ChhajviWest1.05 km
Durga KheraNorth-East1.67 km
JhanjhalwasNorth1.94 km
TalawadaSouth1.99 km
BilotSouth-East2.03 km
ParanaNorth-West2.19 km
KateraNorth-East2.71 km
GurjaniyaWest3.12 km
KarsanaNorth-West3.35 km
GumanpuraNorth-East3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Delwas

Delwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansi Bohera, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 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 Bari Sadri to Delwas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Delwas is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Delwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Delwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Delwas

Where is Delwas located?

Delwas village is located in Dungla Tehsil, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Delwas?

Delwas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Delwas?

The pincode of Delwas is 312404.

What is the population of Delwas?

Delwas has a total population of 1,964, including 991 males and 973 females.

How many households are there in Delwas?

There are 437 households in Delwas.

What is the literacy rate in Delwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Delwas is 50.15%. Male literacy is 66.60% and female literacy is 33.40%.