Rahuwas
Rahuwas is a village and newly formed tehsil in the Dausa district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Initially part of Lalsot Tehsil, it was granted the status of a full tehsil in 2023, reflecting its administrative importance in the region.
Geography
Rahuwas is located in eastern Rajasthan and lies approximately 23.8 km southeast of the district headquarters, Dausa. It is situated in a semi-arid region and experiences extreme temperatures in summer and mild winters.Administrative status
Rahuwas was earlier under Lalsot Tehsil but was later designated as a sub-tehsil, and subsequently upgraded to a tehsil following administrative restructuring. This change was formalized in 2023-24 and accompanied by the announcement of a ₹3 crore tehsil building foundation stone by state authorities.Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Rahuwas village has a population of 1,952, comprising 1,008 males and 944 females. The overall literacy rate is 69.89%, with male literacy at 86.61% and female literacy at 51.85%.Infrastructure and development
With its elevation to tehsil status, Rahuwas has seen increased attention toward administrative and civic development. A new tehsil office building is under construction, and a Sub-Divisional Magistrate office has been proposed as part of the Rajasthan state budget 2024.Historically, Rahuwas was known for the production of traditional quilts, a local craft that once supported small-scale traders. However, due to limited local economic opportunities, many artisans and traders migrated to nearby urban centers such as Dausa and Jaipur.