Dodawani - Amla, Betul

Dodawani is a village situated in the Amla tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amla and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Kutkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodawani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodawani is 486458. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.83 hectares and falls under the 460551 pincode. Amla is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dodawani

As per Census 2011, Dodawani village has a total population of 1,467 people, consisting of 757 males and 710 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,467757710
Child Population (0–6 yrs)215102113
Scheduled Castes (SC)458246212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1337063
Literate Population874502372
Illiterate Population593255338

Nearby Villages of Dodawani

Dodawani 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)
MaholiNorth-West1.68 km
RanidongriSouth-West2.01 km
BadakhariNorth2.21 km
DiyamahuEast2.74 km
Jambada BujurgSouth3.02 km
Dutmur(dhutmur)West3.06 km
Semariya KhurdSouth-East3.29 km
Jambadi KhurdSouth-East3.36 km
PipriyadeuWest3.39 km
RatedakhurdNorth-West3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dodawani

Dodawani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jambara, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amla to Dodawani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dodawani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodawani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dodawani

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

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

FAQs about Dodawani

Where is Dodawani located?

Dodawani village is located in Amla Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dodawani?

The Gram Panchayat of Dodawani is Kutkhedi.

What is the pincode of Dodawani?

The pincode of Dodawani is 460551.

What is the population of Dodawani?

Dodawani has a total population of 1,467, including 757 males and 710 females.

How many households are there in Dodawani?

There are 284 households in Dodawani.

What is the literacy rate in Dodawani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dodawani is 59.58%. Male literacy is 66.31% and female literacy is 52.39%.