Datoda - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Datoda is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Mhow and around 30 km from Indore. Datoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Datoda is 476502. The village covers a total geographical area of 3116.05 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Datoda

According to the 2011 Census, Datoda village had a total population of 11,224 people, including 5,757 males and 5,467 females, living in 1,912 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.33%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 58.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,024, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 567.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population11,2245,7575,467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,770902868
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0241,048976
Scheduled Tribes (ST)567292275
Literate Population6,7444,0722,672
Illiterate Population4,4801,6852,795

Nearby Villages of Datoda

Datoda 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)
GokanyaEast3.47 km
NehruNorth3.96 km
BardariNorth-East4.49 km
Umri KhedaNorth-East4.62 km
HarsolaWest4.63 km
Amba ChandanSouth-West4.95 km
MemdiSouth5.14 km
ShivnagarEast5.48 km
SimrolSouth-East5.99 km
MachlaNorth6.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Datoda

Datoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rau, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Datoda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Datoda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Datoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Datoda

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

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

FAQs about Datoda

Where is Datoda located?

Datoda village is located in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Datoda?

Datoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Datoda?

The pincode of Datoda is 453441.

What is the population of Datoda?

Datoda had a total population of 11,224, including 5,757 males and 5,467 females.

How many households are there in Datoda?

Datoda had 1,912 households.

What is the literacy rate in Datoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Datoda was 71.33%. Male literacy was 83.87% and female literacy was 58.10%.