Dhanwas

Dhanwas is a village located in Jhalrapatan tehsil of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalrapatan (tehsildar office) and 9km away from district headquarter Jhalawar. As per 2009 stats, Durgpura is the gram panchayat of Dhanwas village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhanwas unique in its vibrant Jhalrapatan-Jhalawar region. You’ll see Dhanwas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhanwas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhanwas is 104002. The village spans a total geographical area of 457.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 326001. Jhalawar is nearest town to Dhanwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhanwas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhanwas

Population of Dhanwas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanwas has a total population of about 759, with approximately 391 males and 368 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 228. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.41%, with male literacy at about 65.73% and female literacy near 32.07%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhanwas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhanwas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhanwas. As per the 2011 stats, Dhanwas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhanwas

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhanwas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhanwas.

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