Dhotikol - Chincholi, Kalaburagi

Dhotikol is a village situated in the Chincholi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Chincholi and around 100 km from Gulbarga. Karakmukali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhotikol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotikol is 620410. The village covers a total geographical area of 762.53 hectares and falls under the 585306 pincode. Chincholi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhotikol

As per Census 2011, Dhotikol village has a total population of 1,461 people, consisting of 679 males and 782 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 1,151 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 700 literate and 761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhotikol

Dhotikol 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 Dhotikol

Dhotikol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nawandgi, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chincholi to Dhotikol is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Dhotikol is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhotikol

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

Health Facilities in Dhotikol

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

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