Dhatura - Nainpur, Mandla

Dhatura is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Dhatura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhatura is 493580. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 481776 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhatura

As per Census 2011, Dhatura village has a total population of 1,117 people, consisting of 553 males and 564 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhatura

Dhatura 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 Dhatura

Dhatura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nainpur Junction, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Dhatura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Dhatura is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhatura

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

Health Facilities in Dhatura

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

FAQs about Dhatura