Dhawan - Balghat, Karauli

Dhawan is a village situated in the Balghat tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from Todabhim and around 58 km from Karauli. Dhawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawan is 076268. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.54 hectares and falls under the 322213 pincode. Todabhim is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dhawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawan village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 592 males and 529 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.68%, with male literacy at 87.05% and female literacy at 56.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 647.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawan

Dhawan 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 Dhawan

Dhawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khandip, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Todabhim to Dhawan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Dhawan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawan

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

Health Facilities in Dhawan

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

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