Dhutera - Tumsar, Bhandara

Dhutera is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Dhutera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhutera is 536659. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.7 hectares and falls under the 441907 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dhutera

According to the 2011 Census, Dhutera village had a total population of 829 people, including 430 males and 399 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.97%, with male literacy at 92.41% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhutera

Dhutera 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 Dhutera

Dhutera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Dhutera is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Dhutera is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhutera

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

Health Facilities in Dhutera

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

FAQs about Dhutera