Dhansa (New Delhi)

Dhansa

Dhansa (also known as Dhansa-Border) is a village located in the Najafgarh tehsil of South West Delhi district in Delhi, India. It is recognized as the last village of Delhi on the Najafgarh–Badli–Jhajjar Road, bordering the state of Haryana. The village is approximately 25 km from Dwarka and about 30 km from the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Dhansa spans an area of 855.9 hectares and has a total population of 6,834 individuals, comprising 3,598 males and 3,236 females. The literacy rate stands at 75.43%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 67.09%. The village consists of around 1,284 households.

Community and Culture

Dhansa is predominantly inhabited by members of the Kaushik Brahmin and Dagar Jat communities, along with other groups from the 36 biradari (clan communities).

Religious and Cultural Significance

The village holds cultural importance due to the Dada Budhe Ka Mandir, a temple dedicated to Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima from the Mahabharata. Local traditions associate the village with ancient times, and the temple is a focal point of worship for the residents.

Infrastructure

Dhansa is accessible via public and private bus services. The nearest railway station is located more than 10 km away. The village falls under the Najafgarh assembly constituency and the West Delhi parliamentary constituency.