Dawani - Behror, Kotputli-Behror

Dawani is a village situated in the Behror tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Behror and around 80 km from Alwar. Boorhwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dawani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawani is 071861. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.6 hectares and falls under the 301701 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dawani

As per Census 2011, Dawani village has a total population of 1,115 people, consisting of 587 males and 528 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,115587528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1438657
Scheduled Castes (SC)553223
Literate Population822482340
Illiterate Population293105188

Nearby Villages of Dawani

Dawani 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)
JamalpurNorth1.11 km
BhoopsedaSouth-East1.35 km
KhatiwasNorth-East2.13 km
BoodhwalSouth2.45 km
KhoharNorth-West2.62 km
GandalaEast2.72 km
Chak MuradpurSouth-East2.76 km
BasaiWest3.12 km
BheetedaSouth3.25 km
GoogdiyaSouth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dawani

Dawani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mirzapur Bachhaud, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Dawani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Dawani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dawani

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

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

Health Facilities in Dawani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dawani 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 Dawani

Where is Dawani located?

Dawani village is located in Behror Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dawani?

The Gram Panchayat of Dawani is Boorhwal.

What is the pincode of Dawani?

The pincode of Dawani is 301701.

What is the population of Dawani?

Dawani has a total population of 1,115, including 587 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Dawani?

There are 231 households in Dawani.

What is the literacy rate in Dawani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dawani is 73.72%. Male literacy is 82.11% and female literacy is 64.39%.