Dahatonda - Murtijapur, Akola

Dahatonda is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dahatoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahatonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahatonda is 530304. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.51 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dahatonda

According to the 2011 Census, Dahatonda village had a total population of 1,351 people, including 680 males and 671 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.85%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 75.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahatonda

Dahatonda 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 Dahatonda

Dahatonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murtajapur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Dahatonda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Dahatonda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahatonda

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

Health Facilities in Dahatonda

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

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