Dhand - Mahwa, Dausa

Dhand is a village situated in the Mahwa tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahwa and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Dhand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhand is 078279. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 322240 pincode. Dausa is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

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

Population of Dhand

According to the 2011 Census, Dhand village had a total population of 3,001 people, including 1,596 males and 1,405 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 47.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhand

Dhand 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 Dhand

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhand. The nearest railway station is Dhindhora Hkmkd, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dausa to Dhand is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhand

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

Health Facilities in Dhand

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

FAQs about Dhand