Dhantola - Pothia, Kishanganj

Dhantola is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Udgara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhantola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhantola is 222584. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.37 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dhantola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhantola

As per Census 2011, Dhantola village has a total population of 1,452 people, consisting of 736 males and 716 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhantola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhantola

Dhantola is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhantola

Dhantola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Dhantola is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dhantola is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhantola

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhantola village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhantola

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhantola village are given below:

FAQs about Dhantola