Dhawai Tola - Kotma, Anuppur

Dhawai Tola is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Sajatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawai Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawai Tola is 501765. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.17 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhawai Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawai Tola village had a total population of 380 people, including 201 males and 179 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.87%, with male literacy at 63.75% and female literacy at 43.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawai Tola

Dhawai Tola 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 Dhawai Tola

Dhawai Tola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijuri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Dhawai Tola is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Dhawai Tola is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhawai Tola

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

Health Facilities in Dhawai Tola

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

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