Introduction: With the amalgamation of four tehsils namely Dausa, Baswa, Sikari and Lalsot, separating from the erstwhile Jaipur district of Rajasthan. The district of Dausa came into existence on April 10, 1991. Later, the Mahwa tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district was also incorporated in Dausa district on August 15, 1992. Located in the eastern coast of Rajasthan Dausa is bordered by Alwar district in the north, Sawai Madhopur district in the south, Bharatpur district in the northeast, Karauli district in the southwest and Jaipur district in the west. The geographic position lies between 26.230 to 27.150 North Latitude and 76.070 to 77.020 East Longitude.
The district has total area of 3404.78 sq. kms. The soil dark brown to yellowish suitable for production of every crop. State’s blessed range of Mountains Aravalli mountains surrounds the district. The Lalsot-Bayana hill range separates the boundaries between Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts.
Land is suitable for cropping all the major crops. The khariff crops are groundnut, maize, and cotton. Where as other crops are dependent on rainfed agriculture. The rabbi crops mustard and gram are sown from September to October, in unirrigated land, while in the irrigated land, barley, gram and mustard are sown in October-November and wheat in November-December. The main sources of irrigation are wells and tube-wells.
Hitory: The history states that the Dausa had been under the control of ruler from Chouhans & Badgurjars during 10th century A.D. Dausa had the pride of becoming first capital of the then Dundhar region. Dausa had been the center point of all the administrative and political activities of the Dundhar region. Dausa was under the control of Chauhan Raja Soodh Dev from 996 to 1006 A.D. After his throne from 1006 A.D to 1036 A.D. Raja Dule Rai took the control under his supremacy.
Dausa had given some eminent saints and freedom fighters to the state and region from time to time. Saint who is known as the founder of Nirgun Panthi Saint was born on Chaitra Shukla Navami in Vikram Samvat 1653 in Dausa. He had written extensively on the preachings of Nirgun Panth. The number of his writing is saved in 42 different holy books. His main contribution were Gyan Sundaram & Sunder Vilas which are known as famous Grantha.
Dausa also had a pride of giving Rajasthan its first elected Chief Minister Honorable. Late. Shri. Tika Ram Paliwal, who had given his incrediable contribution in the fight for freedom sworn as the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan in the first elections held in state in 1952. With this Late Shri Ram Karan Joshi also had an important contribution in fight for freedom was elected as the First Panchayati Raj Minister of the Rajasthan state and presented first Panchayati Raj Bill in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in 1952.
Facts and Figures
North Latitude |
26.23° to 27.15 º
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East Longitude
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76.07º to 77.02º
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Total Area
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3404.78 sq. kms
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Population
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1317063 (2001 Census)
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Males
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693438
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Females
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623625
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Female/ Male Ration
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899
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Literacy Ratio
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62.75%
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Number of Tehsils
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6
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Tourist Destinations: Located 54 kms away from the state capital Jaipur, Dausa lies at National Highway 11. Though geographically the district is not so big, but then also it has some famous destinations where tourist through out the country visit every day. These destinations are listed below:
Abhaneri: Situated 33 kms away from district headquarter Dausa in Bandikui, is known for famous monuments constructed during post gupta period. The important places of visit are Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple.
Bhandarej: Located on Sikandra highway at NH- 11. Bhandrej is famous for walls, sculptures, decorative lattice work, terracotta utensils. The well known places of visit are Bhandarej Baori and Hotel Bhadravati Palace. The palace depicts the mix blend of mughal and rajput piece of architecture.
Khawaraoji: The famous tourist destination is located 25 kms away from headquarter in Sikrai. The place is known for its natural beauty and the residence of the then ruler Raoji. At present the fort is converted into Khawaraoji Heritage Hotel surrounded by hills from three sides and Amol valley is an additional advantage of nature gift.
Jhajhirampura: Located 45 kms from district headquarte at Biswa in Bandikui, the place is famous for natural water reservoir, temples of rudra (God Shiva), balaji (God Hanumanji) and other hindu gods and goddesses. The place is recognized for its natural resources and temples.
Mehndipur Balaji: The Mehndipur Balaji (God Hanumanji’s temple) is generally famous the people suffering from mental disorder occurring due to some PRETRAJ. In today’s advanced era when every day a new technique is invented still there prevail some diseases or problems which cannot be cure with scientific methods. People with deep belief in God visit this temple and get free from their problems.
Neelkanth and Panch Mahadev: Dausa is also called as Devnagri, meaning, the place of Gods. Sahajnath, Somnath, Gupteshwar & Neelkanth, the five images of God Shiva (Mahadev) are situated in the temples at Dausa. The neelkanth temple is an illustration of master piece of ancient arts and spiritual glory.
Gatolav: The place is famous due to birth place of Sunderdas, who got his teaching from Saint Dadu Dayal ji Mahraj, who was founder of Dandupanth community. The place is best developed for swimming and boating.
Church at Bandikui: Situated in Bandikui and 35 kms away from district headquarter. The Church was built during British rule in India, attracts the tourists visiting Dausa.
Connectivity:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Jaipur (56 kms).
By Rail: At present Dausa district is connected with Broad gauge rail route with Jaipur, Alwar and Delhi.
By Road: The National Highway No. 11 linking Bikaner to Agra passes through Dausa district for a total length of 92 kms.