Dharakot - Dharni, Amravati

Dharakot is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 167 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Mogarda serves as the Village Panchayat for Dharakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharakot is 531464. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.33 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 135 km away.

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

Population of Dharakot

According to the 2011 Census, Dharakot village had a total population of 464 people, including 230 males and 234 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.90%, with male literacy at 93.72% and female literacy at 74.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharakot

Dharakot 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 Dharakot

Dharakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dabka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Dharakot is about 135 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Dharakot is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharakot

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

Health Facilities in Dharakot

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

FAQs about Dharakot