Dawara - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Dawara is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Dawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dawara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawara is 086491. The village covers a total geographical area of 9087.45 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Dawara

According to the 2011 Census, Dawara village had a total population of 1,363 people, including 748 males and 615 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.58%, with male literacy at 73.50% and female literacy at 37.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Dawara

Dawara 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 Dawara

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dawara. The nearest railway station is Jetha Chandan, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Dawara is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dawara

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

Health Facilities in Dawara

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

FAQs about Dawara