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

As per Census 2011, Butla village has a total population of 916 people, consisting of 450 males and 466 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 543 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 391 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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