Dhotre - Barshi, Solapur

Dhotre is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Dhotre village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotre is 562052. The village covers a total geographical area of 1031 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dhotre

As per Census 2011, Dhotre village has a total population of 1,525 people, consisting of 819 males and 706 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,057 literate and 468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhotre

Dhotre 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 Dhotre

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhotre. The nearest railway station is Kuslamb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Dhotre is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Dhotre is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhotre

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

Health Facilities in Dhotre

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

FAQs about Dhotre