Dowani - Kapasan, Chittorgarh

Dowani is a village situated in the Kapasan tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from Kapasan and around 50 km from Chittaurgarh. Dowani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dowani is 100895. The village covers a total geographical area of 1015 hectares and falls under the 312202 pincode. Kapasan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dowani

According to the 2011 Census, Dowani village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 1,051 males and 968 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.77%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 46.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Dowani

Dowani 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 Dowani

Dowani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapasan, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kapasan to Dowani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Dowani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dowani

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

Health Facilities in Dowani

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

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