Dhota - Khadur Sahib, Tarn Taran

Dhota is a village situated in the Khadur Sahib tehsil of Tarn Taran district, Punjab. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khadur Sahib and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Tarn Taran. Dhota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhota is 038308. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 143112 pincode. Patti is the nearest town.

Dhota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baba bakala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhota

According to the 2011 Census, Dhota village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 562 males and 513 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 82.06% and female literacy at 71.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 520.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhota

Dhota 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 Dhota

Dhota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Butari, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tarn Taran to Dhota is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhota

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

Health Facilities in Dhota

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

FAQs about Dhota