Dokar Kheri - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Dokar Kheri is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Rawan Gurari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokar Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokar Kheri is 105242. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.91 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Dokar Kheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dokar Kheri

As per Census 2011, Dokar Kheri village has a total population of 611 people, consisting of 335 males and 276 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dokar Kheri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dokar Kheri

Dokar Kheri 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 Dokar Kheri

Dokar Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Dokar Kheri is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Dokar Kheri is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokar Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Dokar Kheri

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

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