Dhotarbandi - Manvi, Raichur

Dhotarbandi is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Utakanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhotarbandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotarbandi is 601040. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.17 hectares and falls under the 584138 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Dhotarbandi

As per Census 2011, Dhotarbandi village has a total population of 913 people, consisting of 461 males and 452 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 407 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population913461452
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226656
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537776
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361719
Literate Population407243164
Illiterate Population506218288

Nearby Villages of Dhotarbandi

Dhotarbandi 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)
UdbalNorth1.95 km
UtaknurWest2.09 km
BadlapurNorth-West2.72 km
TadkalEast2.99 km
MarkamdinniNorth3.79 km
SiranguddiSouth3.84 km
BelwatWest3.92 km
DiddigiSouth4.53 km
JalwadgiSouth-West4.90 km
DonamaradiNorth-East5.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhotarbandi

Dhotarbandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Dhotarbandi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Dhotarbandi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhotarbandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhotarbandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhotarbandi

Where is Dhotarbandi located?

Dhotarbandi village is located in Manvi Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhotarbandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhotarbandi is Utakanur.

What is the pincode of Dhotarbandi?

The pincode of Dhotarbandi is 584138.

What is the population of Dhotarbandi?

Dhotarbandi has a total population of 913, including 461 males and 452 females.

How many households are there in Dhotarbandi?

There are 157 households in Dhotarbandi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhotarbandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhotarbandi is 44.58%. Male literacy is 52.71% and female literacy is 36.28%.