Dotihal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Dotihal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Dotihal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dotihal is 601476. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.54 hectares and falls under the 583278 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dotihal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dotihal

According to the 2011 Census, Dotihal village had a total population of 4,275 people, including 2,206 males and 2,069 females, living in 869 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.38%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 71.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Dotihal

Dotihal 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 Dotihal

Dotihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Dotihal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Dotihal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dotihal

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

Health Facilities in Dotihal

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

FAQs about Dotihal