Dhotra Naik - Chikhli, Buldhana

Dhotra Naik is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Chikhli and around 45 km from Buldana. Dhotra Naik village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotra Naik is 529107. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 444301 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhotra Naik

According to the 2011 Census, Dhotra Naik village had a total population of 2,015 people, including 1,057 males and 958 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.13%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 73.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhotra Naik

Dhotra Naik 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 Naik

Dhotra Naik is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Dhotra Naik is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Dhotra Naik is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhotra Naik

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

Health Facilities in Dhotra Naik

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 Naik village are given below:

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