Dhotra - Kalamb, Yavatmal

Dhotra is a village situated in the Kalamb tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamb and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dhotra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhotra is 542299. The village covers a total geographical area of 881.87 hectares and falls under the 445401 pincode. Yavatmal is the nearest town, located about 36 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 Ralegaon 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 1,071 people, including 552 males and 519 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.89%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 72.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yavatmal to Dhotra is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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