Dhatula - Fatehpur, Jamtara

Dhatula is a village situated in the Fatehpur subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Jamtara. Dhasaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhatula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhatula is 373039. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.07 hectares and falls under the 814166 pincode.

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

Population of Dhatula

As per Census 2011, Dhatula village has a total population of 396 people, consisting of 206 males and 190 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 235 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population396206190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)764036
Scheduled Castes (SC)271512
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904347
Literate Population23514590
Illiterate Population16161100

Nearby Villages of Dhatula

Dhatula 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RupdihSouth-East1.15 km
TambajorNorth1.25 km
TumbabelSouth1.26 km
Kusbedia.West1.31 km
BodhbandhWest1.80 km
GuhiajoriNorth-East1.83 km
SatsalSouth-West1.86 km
SanthalpiplaNorth-West2.38 km
HathdharaNorth2.50 km
DhadhakiaSouth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhatula

Public transport in the Dhatula is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Dhatula is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhatula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Dhatula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Dhatula

Where is Dhatula located?

Dhatula village is located in Fatehpur Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhatula?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhatula is Dhasaniya.

What is the pincode of Dhatula?

The pincode of Dhatula is 814166.

What is the population of Dhatula?

Dhatula has a total population of 396, including 206 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Dhatula?

There are 70 households in Dhatula.

What is the literacy rate in Dhatula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhatula is 59.34%. Male literacy is 70.39% and female literacy is 47.37%.