| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Dausa district, Rajasthan (MP Constituencies) | Dausa |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Dausa district, Rajasthan | Bandikui Dausa Lalsot Mahuwa Sikrai |
Location & Area :
| Location: | 26.88°N 76.33°E |
| Altitude: | 333 metres (1072 feet) |
| Area: | 3404.78 km2 |
Dausa district is located in the north eastern part of Rajasthan at 26.88°N and 76.33°E. The average height of the district above sea level is 333 m. Spread across an area of 3404.78 sqkm, Dausa district is surrounded by Alwar, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bharatpur and Jaipur.
The soil of the district is fertile and hence, almost all types of crops can be cultivated in the region. Northern Aravali ranges surround the district safeguarding the climate of the district from the Thar desert.
The major rivers of the district are Banganga and Morel around which 36 dams have been built to store the river water
Geographical & Physical Features :
Dausa district comes under the Jaipur division and is located in the north eastern part of Rajasthan at 26.88°N and 76.33°E. The average height of the district above sea level is 333 m. Spread across an area of 3,404.78 sq km, Dausa district is surrounded by Alwar, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bharatpur and Jaipur. The soil is fertile and hence, almost all types of crops can be cultivated in the region. Northern Aravali ranges surround the district.
The major rivers of the district are Banganga and Morel around which 36 dams have been built to store the river water and the water from the rainfalls. The total capacity of these dams is 7,074 MCFT.The major dams of the region are MadhoSagar Dam, Morel Dam and Sainthal Sagar Dam.
The plant species in the region are Senegal, Anogeissus, Capparis, Caotropis, Prosopis and Acacia Nilotica. The animal species found in this region are monkeys, panther, black buck, lemurs and peafowl.
There are wells and tube-wells available in the district which serves as the major source of drinking water and irrigation to the district.
2,19,575 hectares of land is dedicated to agriculture out of which 1,28,169 hectares are well-irrigated. The main crops of this area are groundnut and maize.
In the non-irrigated area, the crops of mustard and gram are cultivated during the rainy seasons while in the irrigated areas the major crops are barley, gram and mustard which are cultivated throughout the year.
During Kharif season, the major crop of the district is Bajra, and during Rabi season, Wheat is cultivated in the fertile land
Population :
| Total Population | Absolute | Percentage | ||||
| | Total | Rural | Urban | Total | Rural | Urban |
| Persons | 1634409 | 1432616 | 201793 | 100.00 | 87.65 | 12.35 |
| Males | 857787 | 751900 | 105887 | 100.00 | 87.66 | 12.34 |
| Females | 776622 | 680716 | 95906 | 100.00 | 87.65 | 12.35 |
| Demographic & Health indicators (Census of India & annual health survey 2010-11) | 2011-12 |
|---|---|
| Crude Birth Rate (No. of live births Per thousand mid year population) | 22.1 |
| Crude Death Rate (No. of deaths Per thousand mid year population) | 6.5 |
| Infant Mortality rate (No. of infant deaths per thousand live births) | 55 |
| Under Five Mortality Rate (No. of under five deaths per thousand live births) | 85 |
| | 31.12.2012 |
| Population Served Per Medical Institution (Annual Progress Report- DMHS) | 3851 |
| Population Served Per Bed (Annual Progress Report- DMHS) | 1937 |
| Women and Child | 2001 |
| Total Fertility Rate | |
| | 2011 |
| Overall Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) among SC Population | 912 |
| OVERALL Sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) among ST Population | 896 |
Festivals :
Basant Panchami :
Every year in the month of February, Basant Panchami fair is organised in Dausa. It is a three-day fair during which the local people worship Lord Narsinghji, Lord Raghunathji and Lord Sun. Cultural events are also organisedwhere people decorate the markets and the villagers make the necessary purchases.
Dolchi Holi :
Dolchi Holi is another important festival. The people belonging to theGurjar community celebrate this festival with full of excitement and zeal. It is celebrated in a similar way as Holi
Tourist Places :
MEHANDIPUR BALAJI TEMPLE
Mehndipur Balaji is the most famous temple of Rajasthan. It is a Lord Hanuman temple which is famous for curing differently abled people.
The temple is 110 kmaway from Jaipur on National Highway No 11
ABHANERI
Abhaneri is situated at a distance of 33 km from the district headquarters of Dausa district. It houses monuments from the era of Gupta dynasty. The place also has the popular Harshat Mata temple and the Chand Baori.
The monuments present in the region are made using the carved stones and are examples of the architecture style used in the early Medieval times.
KHAWARAOJI :
Located at a distance of 25 km from Dausa city, Khawaraoji was the royal residence of King Rao ji. The place is now converted into a heritage hotel and is popular by the name of Hotel Khawa Palace.
AmolGhati is also close to Khawaraoji and is famous for its natural beauty. The Ghati serves as a picnic spot for the visitors
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