Dhelana - Lohawat, Phalodi

Dhelana is a village situated in the Lohawat tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from Phalodi and around 115 km from Jodhpur. Dhelana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhelana is 084461. The village covers a total geographical area of 3152 hectares and falls under the 342302 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhelana

According to the 2011 Census, Dhelana village had a total population of 4,192 people, including 2,193 males and 1,999 females, living in 680 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.33%, with male literacy at 79.40% and female literacy at 51.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 898, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhelana

Dhelana 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 Dhelana

Public transport in the Dhelana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Dhelana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Dhelana is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhelana

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

Health Facilities in Dhelana

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

FAQs about Dhelana