Dhaundh - Sarmathura, Dholpur

Dhaundh is a village situated in the Sarmathura tehsil of Dholpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Baseri and around 47 km from Dhaulpur. Dhaundh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaundh is 075494. The village covers a total geographical area of 1110 hectares and falls under the 328031 pincode. Bari is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhaundh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baseri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhaundh

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaundh village had a total population of 1,180 people, including 677 males and 503 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 743 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.91%, with male literacy at 66.85% and female literacy at 38.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaundh

Dhaundh 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 Dhaundh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhaundh. The nearest railway station is Angai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bari to Dhaundh is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhaulpur to Dhaundh is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaundh

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

Health Facilities in Dhaundh

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

FAQs about Dhaundh