Dhahara - Hindaun, Karauli

Dhahara is a village situated in the Hindaun tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindaun and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Dhahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhahara is 076465. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.52 hectares and falls under the 322230 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dhahara

As per Census 2011, Dhahara village has a total population of 1,464 people, consisting of 803 males and 661 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 854 literate and 610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,464803661
Child Population (0–6 yrs)243139104
Scheduled Castes (SC)301164137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population854582272
Illiterate Population610221389

Nearby Villages of Dhahara

Dhahara 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)
Chak SikandarpurEast1.58 km
Gadhi MosamabadEast2.48 km
AlipuraSouth2.57 km
PeepalheraEast2.60 km
KanjoliWest2.80 km
BahadurpurSouth-West2.87 km
SalimpurNorth-West3.03 km
Lalaram Ka PuraNorth3.11 km
Katara AzizNorth-West3.14 km
Kanwar PuraNorth-East3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhahara

Dhahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikroda Mina, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Dhahara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Dhahara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhahara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhahara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhahara

Where is Dhahara located?

Dhahara village is located in Hindaun Tehsil, Karauli district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhahara?

Dhahara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhahara?

The pincode of Dhahara is 322230.

What is the population of Dhahara?

Dhahara has a total population of 1,464, including 803 males and 661 females.

How many households are there in Dhahara?

There are 247 households in Dhahara.

What is the literacy rate in Dhahara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhahara is 58.33%. Male literacy is 72.48% and female literacy is 41.15%.