Dhoolkot - Viratnagar, Kotputli-Behror

Dhoolkot is a village situated in the Viratnagar tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Viratnagar and around 82 km from Jaipur. Kishanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhoolkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoolkot is 079162. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.03 hectares and falls under the 303119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dhoolkot

As per Census 2011, Dhoolkot village has a total population of 877 people, consisting of 473 males and 404 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 96 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population877473404
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1458263
Scheduled Castes (SC)965442
Scheduled Tribes (ST)824240
Literate Population558344214
Illiterate Population319129190

Nearby Villages of Dhoolkot

Dhoolkot 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)
KishanpuraNorth-West1.23 km
SurajpuraNorth-East1.84 km
Luhakana KalanSouth2.03 km
BahadurpuraNorth-East2.41 km
Devipura @ Baniya Ka BasEast2.79 km
BhagatpuraNorth2.82 km
Hanuman NagarNorth-West2.84 km
Luhakana KhurdSouth-East3.03 km
BahdodaWest3.51 km
BaniparkNorth-West3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhoolkot

Dhoolkot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nim Ka Thana, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Dhoolkot is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Dhoolkot is about 82 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 Dhoolkot

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhoolkot

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhoolkot

Where is Dhoolkot located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dhoolkot?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhoolkot is Kishanpura.

What is the pincode of Dhoolkot?

The pincode of Dhoolkot is 303119.

What is the population of Dhoolkot?

Dhoolkot has a total population of 877, including 473 males and 404 females.

How many households are there in Dhoolkot?

There are 156 households in Dhoolkot.

What is the literacy rate in Dhoolkot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhoolkot is 63.63%. Male literacy is 72.73% and female literacy is 52.97%.