Madhota - Bani, Kathua

Madhota is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dullangal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhota is 001767. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Madhota

According to the 2011 Census, Madhota village had a total population of 438 people, including 232 males and 206 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.70%, with male literacy at 72.82% and female literacy at 47.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 270.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhota

Madhota 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 Madhota

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Madhota. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Madhota is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Madhota is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhota

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

Health Facilities in Madhota

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

FAQs about Madhota