Dhand - Amber, Jaipur

Dhand is a village situated in the Amber tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amber and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Dhand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhand is 080400. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.5 hectares and falls under the 302038 pincode. Amber is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Amber Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhand

As per Census 2011, Dhand village has a total population of 2,239 people, consisting of 1,118 males and 1,121 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,411 literate and 828 illiterate residents. Additionally, 457 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,630 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Dhand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nindhar Benar, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amber to Dhand is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Dhand is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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