Dhanwas - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Dhanwas is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kher Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanwas is 104709. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.33 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Manohar Thana is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dhanwas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanwas village had a total population of 305 people, including 141 males and 164 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.92%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 30.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanwas

Dhanwas 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 Dhanwas

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhanwas. The nearest railway station is Kumbhraj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manohar Thana to Dhanwas is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Dhanwas is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanwas

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

Health Facilities in Dhanwas

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

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