Danta - Sanchore, Jalore

Danta is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Sanchore and around 137 km from Jalor. Danta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danta is 089741. The village covers a total geographical area of 1657 hectares and falls under the 343041 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Danta

According to the 2011 Census, Danta village had a total population of 2,954 people, including 1,537 males and 1,417 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.27%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 43.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Danta

Danta 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 Danta

Danta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dugdol, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 164.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Danta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Danta is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danta

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

Health Facilities in Danta

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

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