Dhawa I - Jhanwar, Jodhpur

Dhawa I is a village situated in the Jhanwar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 36 km from Luni and around 45 km from Jodhpur. Dhawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawa I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawa I is 085593. The village covers a total geographical area of 2853 hectares and falls under the 342014 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Dhawa I

As per Census 2011, Dhawa I village has a total population of 4,988 people, consisting of 2,596 males and 2,392 females. The village has 797 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 848 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,660 literate and 2,328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 850 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhawa I are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9882,5962,392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)848455393
Scheduled Castes (SC)850455395
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1919992
Literate Population2,6601,707953
Illiterate Population2,3288891,439

Nearby Villages of Dhawa I

Dhawa I 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GelawasSouth-East3.26 km
MelbaWest3.49 km
Loonawas KhurdEast3.81 km
PipraliNorth-West4.04 km
Rajeshwar NagarWest4.20 km
Dhawa IlSouth4.38 km
DolanadaNorth-East4.62 km
RabariyanNorth4.74 km
Dhabecho Ka GaonSouth-West5.41 km
Loonawas JatanSouth-East5.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawa I

Dhawa I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dundara, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Dhawa I is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawa I

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhawa I

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhawa I

Where is Dhawa I located?

Dhawa I village is located in Jhanwar Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhawa I?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhawa I is Dhawa.

What is the pincode of Dhawa I?

The pincode of Dhawa I is 342014.

What is the population of Dhawa I?

Dhawa I has a total population of 4,988, including 2,596 males and 2,392 females.

How many households are there in Dhawa I?

There are 797 households in Dhawa I.

What is the literacy rate in Dhawa I?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhawa I is 53.33%. Male literacy is 65.76% and female literacy is 39.84%.