Dhotra Shinde - Murtijapur, Akola

Dhotra Shinde 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 53 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dhotra Shinde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotra Shinde is 530316. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.03 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dhotra Shinde 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 Dhotra Shinde

As per Census 2011, Dhotra Shinde village has a total population of 1,955 people, consisting of 1,008 males and 947 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,498 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhotra Shinde are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhotra Shinde

Dhotra Shinde 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 Dhotra Shinde

Dhotra Shinde 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 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Dhotra Shinde is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Dhotra Shinde is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhotra Shinde

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

Health Facilities in Dhotra Shinde

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

FAQs about Dhotra Shinde