Dhawala Kalan - Bhim, Rajsamand

Dhawala Kalan is a village situated in the Bhim tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 135 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhim and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Lakha Gurha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawala Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawala Kalan is 096496. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 313341 pincode. Deogarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhawala Kalan

As per Census 2011, Dhawala Kalan village has a total population of 606 people, consisting of 307 males and 299 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhawala Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population606307299
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266561
Scheduled Castes (SC)472126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)733340
Literate Population310205105
Illiterate Population296102194

Nearby Villages of Dhawala Kalan

Dhawala Kalan 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)
UdpuraNorth-East0.59 km
JhootaraSouth-West0.64 km
PayariNorth-West2.06 km
Kali GhatiSouth2.08 km
KatharNorth-West2.13 km
NabriEast2.16 km
Dhawala KhurdWest2.35 km
Sangawas (b)North-East2.41 km
Lakha GurhaNorth3.03 km
BaggarSouth-West3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhawala Kalan

Public transport in the Dhawala Kalan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khamil Ghat, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deogarh to Dhawala Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Dhawala Kalan is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawala Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dhawala Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dhawala Kalan

Where is Dhawala Kalan located?

Dhawala Kalan village is located in Bhim Tehsil, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhawala Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhawala Kalan is Lakha Gurha.

What is the pincode of Dhawala Kalan?

The pincode of Dhawala Kalan is 313341.

What is the population of Dhawala Kalan?

Dhawala Kalan has a total population of 606, including 307 males and 299 females.

How many households are there in Dhawala Kalan?

There are 115 households in Dhawala Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Dhawala Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhawala Kalan is 51.16%. Male literacy is 66.78% and female literacy is 35.12%.