Dhotiwada - Katol, Nagpur

Dhotiwada is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Dhotiwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotiwada is 535095. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.17 hectares and falls under the 441103 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dhotiwada

As per Census 2011, Dhotiwada village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 570 males and 499 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 770 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhotiwada

Dhotiwada 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 Dhotiwada

Dhotiwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Metpanjra, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Dhotiwada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Dhotiwada is about 61 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 Dhotiwada

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

Health Facilities in Dhotiwada

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

FAQs about Dhotiwada