Dhotra - Mangrulpir, Washim

Dhotra is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Dhotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotra is 530763. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.1 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhotra

According to the 2011 Census, Dhotra village had a total population of 823 people, including 432 males and 391 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.06%, with male literacy at 95.32% and female literacy at 86.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Dhotra 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

Dhotra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Dhotra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Dhotra is about 46 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

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

Health Facilities in Dhotra

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Dhotra