Smart Village Dalanwas| Mahendragarh, Haryana
A progressive village of Haryana known for education, unity, culture and development.
View Gallery Baba Sawanth Nath LibraryDalanwas is a vibrant rural settlement located in the Mahendragarh district of Haryana, India. Situated approximately 15 kilometers from the district headquarters at Mahendragarh and close to Satnali, this village forms part of the Satnali Tehsil administrative subdivision and is governed by its elected Gram Panchayat under the Panchayati Raj system.
As per the 2011 Census of India, Dalanwas had a total population of 3,672 residents living in 702 families. Among them, around 1,936 are males and 1,736 are females. The village exhibits a higher literacy rate of 76.65%, which is slightly above the state average, with male literacy at about 89.96% and female literacy around 62.18%.
Dalanwas lies along the important MahendragarhтАУSatnali road, giving it good connectivity with nearby towns and cities, including Narnaul and Pilani. Public transport and private bus services are available, and railway stations are reachable within 5тАУ10 km, facilitating travel for education, employment, and trade.
The village community is agriculturally rooted, with farming still a major occupation for many families. Yet, Dalanwas also places strong emphasis on education and youth development. The presence of institutions such as Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Nalanda Vidya Peeth School, and several primary schools highlights the focus on foundational education.
A notable feature of the village is the Baba Sawanth Nath Library, a community learning center where students and aspirants of competitive exams like SSC, banking, and engineering access study materials and books in a peaceful environment.
Culturally, Dalanwas reflects the rich traditions of rural Haryana. Festivals such as Holi and Diwali are celebrated with enthusiasm and community participation. Local fairs, especially those associated with religious events like the Sati Mata Fair and Dulendi near neighboring localities, continue the villageтАЩs festive spirit and cultural continuity.
Life in Dalanwas balances tradition with progress. While rooted in its agricultural heritage, the village increasingly embraces education and connectivity, offering its youth broader horizons while retaining a close-knit societal structure. Dalanwas stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of rural India тАФ where community values, cultural identity, and aspirations for progress go hand in hand.
| S. No. | Sarpanch Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sh. Ramjilala S/O Sh. Uday Ram | 1958 тАУ 1960 |
| 2 | Sh. Mamchand S/O Sh. Dhigram | 1961 тАУ 1963 |
| 3 | Smt. Shanti Chaudhary W/O Sh. Ishwar Singh | 1963 тАУ 1964 |
| 4 | Sh. Mamchand S/O Sh. Dhigram | 1965 тАУ 1968 |
| 5 | Sh. Ramsaroop S/O Sh. Singh Ram | 1969 тАУ 1972 |
| 6 | Sh. Nand Lal S/O Sh. Bhola Ram | 1973 тАУ 1976 |
| 7 | Sh. Bihari Ram S/O Sh. Hari Ram | 1977 тАУ 1977 |
| 8 | Sh. Nand Lal S/O Sh. Bhola Ram | 1977 тАУ 1978 |
| 9 | Sh. Mamchand S/O Sh. Dhig Ram | 1978 тАУ 1980 |
| 10 | Sh. Madha Ram S/O Sh. Jhalam Ram | 1981 тАУ 1981 |
| 11 | Sh. Mamchand S/O Sh. Dhig Ram | 1981 тАУ 1981 |
| 12 | Sh. Chand Ram S/O Sh. Nobat Ram | 1983 тАУ 1988 |
| 13 | Sh. Kirpal Singh S/O Sh. Ghoga Ram | 1988 тАУ 1991 |
| 14 | Sh. Surender Singh S/O Sh. Ramkumar | 1992 тАУ 1994 |
| 15 | Sh. Mahipal Singh S/O Sh. Shisram | 1995 тАУ 2000 |
| 16 | Smt. Sawitri Devi W/O Sh. Sardara Ram | 2000 тАУ 2005 |
| 17 | Sh. Mahasingh S/O Sh. Prabhati Ram | 2005 тАУ 2010 |
| 18 | Sh. Ombir Singh S/O Sh. Nand Ram | 2010 тАУ 2015 |
| 19 | Smt. Suman Devi W/O Sh. Ajit Singh | 2016 тАУ 2021 |
| 20 | Smt. Sunita Devi W/O Sh. Ombir Singh | 2022 тАУ Present |
Education is a priority in Dalanwas. The Baba Sawanth Nath Library supports students preparing for competitive, engineering, medical, and government examinations.
Inspiring journeys of people who made our village proud.