Dhansa - Jaswantpura, Jalore

Dhansa is a village situated in the Jaswantpura tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from Bhinmal and around 40 km from Jalor. Dhansa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansa is 089334. The village covers a total geographical area of 7198 hectares and falls under the 343023 pincode. Bhinmal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhansa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhansa village had a total population of 7,819 people, including 3,797 males and 4,022 females, living in 1,534 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.19%, with male literacy at 61.13% and female literacy at 30.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansa

Dhansa 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 Dhansa

Dhansa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Modran, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhinmal to Dhansa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Dhansa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansa

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

Health Facilities in Dhansa

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

FAQs about Dhansa