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

As per Census 2011, Dhaundh village has a total population of 1,180 people, consisting of 677 males and 503 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 742 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 671 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,180677503
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253137116
Scheduled Castes (SC)237126111
Literate Population509361148
Illiterate Population671316355

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhidarpurSouth-East2.50 km
BidarpurSouth-West2.63 km
KachhpuraWest2.67 km
Chila ChaundNorth-West3.31 km
NaksaudaNorth-East3.40 km
BirjaSouth-West4.23 km
JambooraEast4.89 km
JorgarhiWest5.02 km
JhinnaNorth-West5.05 km
ReechhaiNorth5.24 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Dhaundh

Where is Dhaundh located?

Dhaundh village is located in Sarmathura Tehsil, Dholpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhaundh?

Dhaundh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhaundh?

The pincode of Dhaundh is 328031.

What is the population of Dhaundh?

Dhaundh has a total population of 1,180, including 677 males and 503 females.

How many households are there in Dhaundh?

There are 203 households in Dhaundh.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaundh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaundh is 43.14%. Male literacy is 53.32% and female literacy is 29.42%.