Dhotarkheda - Achalpur, Amravati

Dhotarkheda is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Dhotharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhotarkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotarkheda is 531880. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.4 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhotarkheda

As per Census 2011, Dhotarkheda village has a total population of 3,557 people, consisting of 1,844 males and 1,713 females. The village has 773 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 415 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,744 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhotarkheda

Dhotarkheda 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 Dhotarkheda

Dhotarkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Dhotarkheda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Dhotarkheda 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 Dhotarkheda

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

Health Facilities in Dhotarkheda

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

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