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Town in Rajasthan, India

Dhariawad

daria-abad

Dhariyawad

Town

Dhariawad

Location in Rajasthan, India

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Dhariawad

Dhariawad (India)

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Coordinates: 24°06′N 74°27′E﻿ / ﻿24.1°N 74.45°E﻿ / 24.1; 74.45
Country|  India
State| Rajasthan
District| Pratapgarh district
Tehsil| Dhariawad Tehsil
Population

(2011)

• Total

| 11,368
Languages

• Official| Hindi
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code| RJ-IN
Vehicle registration| RJ-
Dhariawad was an integral part of Udaipur district until Pratapgarh was declared as District in early 1st decade of 21st century.

Dhariawad is a census town in Pratapgarh district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is the administrative headquarters for Dhariawad Tehsil.[citation needed]

## Demographics

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As of the 2001 Indian census, the town of Dhariawad had a population of 14,646,[1] by the 2011 census it had grown to 11,368.[2] In 2001 males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%,[1] by 2011 that had changed to 50.6% males, and 49.4% females.[2] Dhariawad had an average literacy rate of 68%, with male literacy at 76% and female literacy at 59% in 2001;[1] however, by 2011 the average literacy rate had risen to 83.12%, with male literacy at 90.71% and female literacy at 75.48%.[2] In Dhariawad in 2001, 15% of the population was under six years of age,[1] but by 2011 this had dropped to 12.44%.[2] The sex ratio for children in Dhariawd in 2011 was 0.875 females per 1 male,[2] a likely indicator of female infanticide.[3]

Jains contribute 21.48% population in this town as of 2011,[1] which is rare in India.[citation needed]

## Geography

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Dhariawad is the river city of Pratapgarh District. It has more than five rivers. The main river is the Jiggi, others include the Jakham, Karmoi (Sitamata), Sukali, and Bhervi. In ancient times Dhariawad was known as dariya (rivers) wad (in between).

## Places of interest

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The city has a green forest, with wild animals in Sitamata sanctuary and the lush green hills. Jakham dam, the biggest dam of Rajasthan, is 32 km away from here. During the monsoon season, the beauty of this area is beyond description. There are many other famous temples and places of tourist interest. Many a times, this town has lost its road connections to the rest of world because of heavy rains. It has another important aspect from the Archaeological point of view. Mahoo area (2 km from town) is the center of ancient historical evidences including beautiful Hindu and Jain temples. The region is rich in mineral wealth as well. India's 60% soapstone is found in Rajasthan and Rajasthan's 80% soapstone mines are in Dhariawad region.

Transportation

Dhariawad has good connectivity by road.[citation needed] There are many RSRTC buses are available for nearly cities like Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Neemuch, Indore, etc.

Dhariawad has no railway station. The nearest railway stations are Mandsaur (55 km), Mavli Jn.(89 km) and Udaipur (130 km).[citation needed] The nearest airport is Udaipur airport, Which is 125 km From Dhariawad.[citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004.
2. ^ a b c d e "Dhariawad Population Census 2011". Census 2011. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015.
3. ^ Sekher, T. V.; Hatti, Neelambar (2005). "Discrimination of Female Children in Modern India: from Conception through Childhood". XXV International Population Conference, Tours, France, 18–23 July 2005 (PDF). Paris: International Union of the Scientific Study of Population. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 April 2015.

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Divisions and districts of Rajasthan

Ajmer division|

| Ajmer district|

* Ajmer
* Kekri
* Kiranipura
* Kishangarh
* Nasirabad
* Pushkar
* Sarwar

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Bhilwara district|

* Asind
* Beejoliya Kalan
* Bhilwara
* Gangapur
* Gulabpura
* Jahazpur
* Mandalgarh
* Shahpura

Nagaur district|

* Basni Belima
* Goredi Chancha
* Kuchera
* Merta City
* Mundwa
* Nagaur
* Parbatsar

Tonk district|

* Deoli
* Malpura
* Niwai
* Todaraisingh
* Tonk
* Uniara
* Vanasthali
* Dev Dham Jodhpuriya
* Manoharpura
* Kacholiya

Bharatpur division|

| Bharatpur district|

* Bayana
* Bharatpur
* Bhusawar
* Farsho
* Nadbai
* Weir

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Dholpur district|

* Bari
* Dholpur
* Rajakhera
* Sarmathura

Karauli district|

* Hindaun
* Karauli
* Todabhim
* Mandrayal
* Suroth
* Shri Mahaveer Ji
* Mahu Ibrahimpur
* Kailadevi
* Karanpur
* Kurhganv
* Langra
* Rodhai

Sawai Madhopur district|

* Gangapur
* Mahu Kalan
* Sawai Madhopur
* Todra

Deeg district|

* Deeg
* Januthar
* Kumher
* Rarah
* Nagar
* Sikri
* Kaman
* Jurhara
* Pahadi

Bikaner division|

| Bikaner district|

* Bikaner
* Deshnoke
* Dungargarh
* Khajuwala
* Loonkaransar
* Udasar
* Napasar
* Nokha

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Churu district|

* Bidasar
* Chhapar
* Churu
* Dungargarh
* Rajaldesar
* Rajgarh
* Ratangarh
* Ratannagar
* Sardarshahar
* Sujangarh
* Taranagar

Sri Ganganagar district|

* Anupgarh
* Gajsinghpur
* Ganeshgarh
* Karanpur
* Kesrisinghpur
* Padampur
* Raisinghnagar
* Rawla Mandi
* Sadulshahar
* Sri Ganganagar
* Vijainagar

Hanumangarh district|

* Bhadra
* Hanumangarh
* Nohar
* Pilibanga
* Rawatsar
* Sangaria

Jaipur division|

| Alwar district|

* Alwar
* Bhiwadi
* Govindgarh
* Kherli
* Rajgarh

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Dausa district|

* Bandikui
* Dausa
* Lalsot
* Mahwa
* Mandawar

Jaipur district|

* Bagru
* Bairat
* Chaksu
* Chomu
* Jaipur
* Jamwa Ramgarh
* Jobner
* Kishangarh Renwal
* Phagi
* Phulera
* Sambhar
* Shahpura

Jhunjhunu district|

* Baggar
* Bissau
* Buhana
* Chirawa
* Gothra
* Gudhagorji
* Jhunjhunu
* Khetri
* Kodesar
* Malsisar
* Mandawa
* Mukandgarh
* Nawalgarh
* Pilani
* Surajgarh
* Togra Sawroop Singh
* Udaipurwati
* Vidyavihar

Sikar district|

* Fatehpur
* Khandela
* Khatushyamji
* Lachhmangarh
* Losal
* Neem-Ka-Thana
* Ramgarh
* Reengus
* Sikar
* Sri Madhopur

Khairthal-Tijara district|

* Khairthal
* Tijara
* Kishangarhbhas
* Kotkasim
* Harsoli
* Tapukara
* Mundawar

Kotputli-Behror district|

* Kotputli
* Behror
* Bansur
* Neemrana
* Mandhan
* Narayanppur
* Viratnagar
* Paota

Jodhpur division|

| Barmer district|

* Balotra
* Barmer
* Gudamalani
* Siwana
* Dhorimana
* Sheo
* Sindhri
* Samdari

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Jaisalmer district|

* Jaisalmer
* Pokhran

Jodhpur district|

* Bilara
* Jodhpur
* Piparcity
* Bhopalgarh
* Osian

Phalodi district|

* Bap tehsil
* Bapini
* Dechu
* Lohawat
* Phalodi
* Setrawa

Balotra District|

* Balotra (district headquarters)
* Baytu
* Kalyanpur, Rajasthan
* Pachpadra
* Samdari
* Sindhari
* Siwana

Kota division|

| Baran district|

* Antah
* Atru
* Baran
* Chhabra
* Chhipabarod
* Kherliganj
* Mangrol

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Bundi district|

* Budhpura
* Bundi
* Indragarh
* Kaprain
* Keshoraipatan
* Lakheri
* Nainwa

Jhalawar district|

* Aklera
* Bakani
* Bhawani Mandi
* Jhalawar
* Jhalrapatan
* Kolvi Mandi Rajendra pura
* Manohar Thana
* Pirawa

Kota district|

* Chechat
* Kaithoon
* Kota
* Kumbhkot
* Modak
* Ramganj Mandi
* Sangod
* Satalkheri
* Sogariya
* Suket
* Udpura

Udaipur division|

| Banswara district|

* Banswara
* Kushalgarh
* Partapur

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Chittorgarh district|

* Bari Sadri
* Begun
* Chittorgarh
* Kapasan
* Nimbahera
* Rawatbhata

Dungarpur district|

* Dungarpur
* Galiakot
* Sagwara
* Simalwara

Pratapgarh district|

* Chhoti Sadri
* Pratapgarh

Rajsamand district|

* Amet
* Dariba
* Devgrah
* Nathdwara
* Rajsamand

Udaipur district|

* Rundera
* Bhinder
* Dhariawad
* Fatehnagar
* Jhadol
* Kanor
* Kherwara Chhaoni
* Rikhabdeo
* Salumbar
* Saradit
* Udaipur

Pali division|

| Pali district|

* Bali
* Falna
* Jaitaran
* Marwar Junction
* Pali district (district headquarters}
* Rani
* Nimaj
* Sadri
* Sojat
* Sojat Road
* Sumerpur
* Takhatgarh
* Nadol

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Jalore district|

* Ahor
* Bhinmal
* Jalore
* Sayala, Rajasthan

Sirohi district|

* Abu Road
* Dabani
* Mount Abu
* Pindwara
* Reodar
* Sheoganj
* Sirohi

Sanchore district|

* Bagoda
* Chitalwana
* Raniwara
* Sanchore

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