Dhuliya village, Sum tehsil | Pincode 345001

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LGD code: 86072
Pincode: 345001
Post office: Gandhi Colony Jaisalmer
Population: 975
Households: 164
Literacy rate: 36.4%
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 397
Distance to district centre: 223 km
Distance to mandal centre: 248 km
Distance to Jaipur: 423 km
Distance to Mumbai: 633 km
Nearest railway station: Malwara · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Raipur · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhuliya compares

By population, Dhuliya ranks #16 of 165 villages in Sum mandal.

Literacy rate

36.4%

+1.2% vs mandal average

Dhuliya: 36.4%
Sum mandal: 35.2%
Jaisalmer district: 46.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

946

+119 vs mandal average

Dhuliya: 946
Sum mandal: 827

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.5 vs mandal average

Dhuliya: 5.9
Sum mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dhuliya at a glance

Dhuliya is a village of 975 people in 164 households (Census 2011) in Sum tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, the 16th-largest of 165 villages in Sum tehsil. Literacy is 36%, 1 points above the tehsil average of 35% and the sex ratio is 946 women per 1,000 men. It lies 223 km from the Jaisalmer district centre, 22 km from Mandar, the nearest town, 8 km from Malwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 345001, served by Gandhi Colony Jaisalmer post office; the LGD village code is 86072. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Raipur, 8 km away. The village votes in Jaisalmer assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chhotu Singh. The population is estimated at 1,150 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhuliya · this village	975	36%	—
Dhuliya · Raniwara	918	38%	0 km N
Surajwara · Gogunda	129	6%	1.8 km W
Surajwara · Raniwara	1,893	37%	1.8 km W
Roda · Jothari	—	—	3 km SW
Roda · Raniwara	1,365	46%	3 km SW
Malwara · Raniwara	4,896	54%	5.3 km NW

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Key facts — Dhuliya

LGD code: 86072
Pincode: 345001
Post office: Gandhi Colony Jaisalmer
Population (Census 2011): 975
Population (projected 2026): 1,150
Households: 164
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 946
Literacy rate: 36.4%
Coordinates: 24.74164°N, 72.31855°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Barmer
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jaisalmer
Member of Parliament: Ummeda Ram Beniwal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chhotu Singh
Block / Mandal: Sum

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jaisalmer district level

Then & Now

Dhuliya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

975

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,150

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

164

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

193

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 975Census 2011
Households: 164Census 2011
Literacy rate: 36.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 946 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1502026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1932026 projection
Active job cards: 1,49,916MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,23,327MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,35,33,230ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 818NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 75.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 74.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 5.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Jul 2022 · Jaisalmer district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 17,04,836PMAY-G · 17,04,836 of 22,23,369 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jaisalmer district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,68,515Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jaisalmer district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Dhuliya · Sum mandal area

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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital Fatehgarh
📍 224.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Bhagoo Ka Gaon (PHC)
📍 267.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Fuel
Essar
📍 254.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Dhuliya

Mandal centre

Sum · ≈ 248 km

≈ 8 h 28 min by car · 10 h 3 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jaisalmer · ≈ 223 km

≈ 7 h 38 min by car · 9 h 4 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,930 people

Mandar · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 53 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Jaipur423 kmcapital
Mumbai633 km
Delhi649 km
Hyderabad1038 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMalwara8 km
Bus stopbus stand13 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Raipur8 km
ATM / bankRMGB Bank13 km
Collegegovt. sen. sec. school anapur13 km

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September 2026

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Lower Kharif output expected due to rainfall deficit in Rajasthan

Reported by Business Standard.

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Sep

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Rajasthan approves ₹90 crore payment for pending Atal Bhujal dues

Reported by government.economictimes.indiatimes.com.

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Sep

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Rajasthan Weather Today: Yellow Rain Alert in 23 Districts, Monsoon Withdrawal Likely From September 19

Reported by Sangri Today.

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Lower Kharif output expected due to rainfall deficit in Rajasthan
Business Standard15h ago
Rajasthan approves ₹90 crore payment for pending Atal Bhujal dues
ET Government18h ago
Rajasthan Weather Today: Yellow Rain Alert in 23 Districts, Monsoon Withdrawal Likely From September 19
Sangri Today23h ago
Rajasthan govt defends OBC reservation in local body, panchayat elections: Says in HC commission conducted ...
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Gehlot urges Rajasthan govt to prepare for drought-like conditions
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What is the pincode of Dhuliya?

The pincode of Dhuliya, Sum tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan is 345001. The post office is Gandhi Colony Jaisalmer.

Which post office delivers to Dhuliya?

Mail for Dhuliya is delivered through Gandhi Colony Jaisalmer post office, pincode 345001, in Sum tehsil, Jaisalmer district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhuliya located?

Dhuliya is a village in Sum tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the population of Dhuliya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhuliya village has a population of 975 across 164 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhuliya in?

Dhuliya falls under the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Rajasthan.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhuliya in?

Dhuliya falls under the Jaisalmer assembly constituency (AC #132) of Rajasthan.

What is the literacy rate in Dhuliya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhuliya village is 36.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhuliya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhuliya village is 946 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dhuliya?

The nearest health facility to Dhuliya is Government Hospital Fatehgarh (~224.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhuliya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhuliya, including Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana, Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dhuliya from Jaisalmer district centre?

Dhuliya is approximately 223 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jaisalmer district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhuliya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhuliya village is 86072.

Which is the nearest town to Dhuliya?

Mandar (population 13,930, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Dhuliya in a straight line.

How big is Dhuliya compared to other villages in Sum tehsil?

Dhuliya ranks 16 of 165 villages in Sum tehsil by Census 2011 population (975 residents).

How far is Dhuliya from Jaipur?

Dhuliya is about 423 km from Jaipur in a straight line (the state capital of Rajasthan); by road expect roughly 550 km.

How far is Dhuliya from Mumbai?

Dhuliya is about 633 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 822 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhuliya?

Malwara is the nearest railway station to Dhuliya, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhuliya?

bus stand is the nearest bus stop to Dhuliya, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhuliya?

Government Hospital, Raipur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhuliya, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhuliya?

RMGB Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhuliya, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhuliya?

Dhuliya falls under Jaisalmer assembly constituency (AC 132). The sitting MLA is Chhotu Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhuliya?

Dhuliya is in Barmer Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ummeda Ram Beniwal (INC).

What is the population of Dhuliya in 2026?

Dhuliya is estimated at 1,150 people in 2026, up about 18% from 975 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhuliya in?

Rajasthan falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Western Dry Region zone (bajra, pulses, mustard; arid) of the ICAR classification; Dhuliya in Jaisalmer district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)