Dowada - Sardargarh, Rajsamand

Dowada is a village situated in the Sardargarh tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from Amet and around 25 km from Rajsamand. Dowada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dowada is 096780. The village covers a total geographical area of 580 hectares and falls under the 313330 pincode. Amet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dowada

As per Census 2011, Dowada village has a total population of 1,574 people, consisting of 788 males and 786 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 823 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,574788786
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20110596
Scheduled Castes (SC)219110109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1185860
Literate Population751488263
Illiterate Population823300523

Nearby Villages of Dowada

Dowada 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)
Udawaton Ka KheraNorth-East1.80 km
BhakrodaWest2.02 km
ParbatiNorth2.16 km
KhediyaSouth-East2.17 km
AgalgaonSouth-West2.43 km
DingrolEast2.87 km
Modardon Ka KheraNorth-East3.19 km
Jawanji Ka KheraNorth-West3.41 km
Mali KheraSouth-East3.51 km
JetpuraSouth3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dowada

Dowada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lawa Sardargarh, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Amet to Dowada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Dowada is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dowada

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

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

Health Facilities in Dowada

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

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

FAQs about Dowada

Where is Dowada located?

Dowada village is located in Sardargarh Tehsil, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dowada?

Dowada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dowada?

The pincode of Dowada is 313330.

What is the population of Dowada?

Dowada has a total population of 1,574, including 788 males and 786 females.

How many households are there in Dowada?

There are 322 households in Dowada.

What is the literacy rate in Dowada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dowada is 47.71%. Male literacy is 61.93% and female literacy is 33.46%.