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

As per Census 2011, Dhanwas village has a total population of 305 people, consisting of 141 males and 164 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,163 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanwas are given below:

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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