Dantiya - Kathumar, Alwar

Dantiya is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Dantiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantiya is 073803. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 321606 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dantiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dantiya village had a total population of 3,100 people, including 1,650 males and 1,450 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 54.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantiya

Dantiya 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 Dantiya

Public transport in the Dantiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dantla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Dantiya is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Dantiya is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dantiya

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

Health Facilities in Dantiya

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

FAQs about Dantiya