Dudhala - Mauda, Nagpur

Dudhala is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Dhudhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhala is 535613. The village covers a total geographical area of 746.29 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Ramtek is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dudhala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramtek Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dudhala

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhala village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 580 males and 514 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 75.86% and female literacy at 65.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,094580514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165858
Scheduled Castes (SC)843351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)854540
Literate Population694396298
Illiterate Population400184216

Nearby Villages of Dudhala

Dudhala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhodegaonNorth-East1.74 km
BarshiSouth2.10 km
LohadongariNorth2.32 km
NerlaWest2.91 km
KachurwahiNorth3.46 km
HatodiNorth-West3.69 km
TumanSouth-East3.79 km
ChacherSouth-West4.26 km
HinganaSouth4.46 km
WadegaonNorth-East4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dudhala

Dudhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tharsa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramtek to Dudhala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Dudhala 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 Dudhala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dudhala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dudhala

Where is Dudhala located?

Dudhala village is located in Mauda Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dudhala?

The Gram Panchayat of Dudhala is Dhudhala.

What is the pincode of Dudhala?

The pincode of Dudhala is 441106.

What is the population of Dudhala?

Dudhala had a total population of 1,094, including 580 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Dudhala?

Dudhala had 239 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dudhala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dudhala was 70.96%. Male literacy was 75.86% and female literacy was 65.35%.