Dhauwa (Jaisalmer)
Dhauwa | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): The Golden city | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,731 ha (4,277 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 299 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 345001[1] |
| Village code | 02040600 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-15 |
| Website | jaisalmer |
Dhauwa is a small village of 1731 hectares in Jaisalmer Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, nicknamed ""The Golden city"" in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Dhauwa depends on JAISALMER, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, Two Wells supply, One tank, One tubewell, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Dhauwa is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Dhauwa's pin code is 345001[4], and village code is 02040600. The area of Dhauwa is segregated as 187.87 hectares unirrigated, the 303.05 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 1239.8 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Dhauwa has One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Dhauwa has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Dhauwa is a census village in the district of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 299 and has total administration over 57 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Dhauwa has 45 children, 25 boys and 20 girls.
Medical facility
- Dhauwa has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 183 people are literate in Dhauwa out of which 113 are males and 70 are females.
Dhauwa has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 117 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 82 male, 35 female with 89 (76.07%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 80 males and 9 females. 9 males and 2 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 5 males. 28 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Jaisalmer to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 345001 and Post Offices under 345001 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- ↑ "Pin Code 345001 and Post Offices under 345001 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- ↑ "345001 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- ↑ "Pincode 345001". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-09.