Chhawa - Lalsot, Dausa

Chhawa is a village situated in the Lalsot tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalsot and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Kherlakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhawa is 078974. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 303003 pincode. Lalsot is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Chhawa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalsot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dausa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhawa

As per Census 2011, Chhawa village has a total population of 612 people, consisting of 324 males and 288 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 417 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population612324288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975344
Scheduled Castes (SC)1588573
Literate Population417242175
Illiterate Population19582113

Nearby Villages of Chhawa

Chhawa 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)
Diwachli KalanNorth-East1.30 km
Diwachli KhurdNorth1.51 km
ThanpuraNorth2.37 km
JonpaNorth-West2.74 km
GurlaNorth-East2.92 km
Patti KishorpuraSouth-West3.05 km
Kherla KhurdSouth-East3.07 km
MandawariSouth3.36 km
KhanpurSouth-East3.63 km
BinoriWest3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhawa

Chhawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lalpur Umri, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalsot to Chhawa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Chhawa is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chhawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chhawa

Where is Chhawa located?

Chhawa village is located in Lalsot Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhawa is Kherlakhurd.

What is the pincode of Chhawa?

The pincode of Chhawa is 303003.

What is the population of Chhawa?

Chhawa has a total population of 612, including 324 males and 288 females.

How many households are there in Chhawa?

There are 95 households in Chhawa.

What is the literacy rate in Chhawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhawa is 68.14%. Male literacy is 74.69% and female literacy is 60.76%.