Butla - Bhaderwah, Doda

Butla is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baderwah and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Butla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Butla is 004509. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.4 hectares and falls under the 182222 pincode. Baderwah is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Butla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Butla

According to the 2011 Census, Butla village had a total population of 916 people, including 450 males and 466 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Butla

Butla 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 Butla

Butla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baderwah to Butla is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Butla is about 40 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 Butla

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

Health Facilities in Butla

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

FAQs about Butla