Dantil - Paota, Kotputli-Behror

Dantil is a village situated in the Paota tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Kotputli and around 100 km from Jaipur. Dantil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantil is 079055. The village covers a total geographical area of 716 hectares and falls under the 303107 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dantil

As per Census 2011, Dantil village has a total population of 5,676 people, consisting of 3,027 males and 2,649 females. The village has 1,060 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 995 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,398 literate and 2,278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 851 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 510 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6763,0272,649
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995519476
Scheduled Castes (SC)851457394
Scheduled Tribes (ST)510282228
Literate Population3,3982,1161,282
Illiterate Population2,2789111,367

Nearby Villages of Dantil

Dantil 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhadhaNorth-West2.28 km
JeengorSouth2.41 km
TalwaSouth-West2.46 km
SudarpuraNorth2.75 km
DwarikapuraEast2.80 km
Kala Khera @ Pratap PuraNorth-West3.50 km
MeerapurEast3.67 km
Ladi Ka BasWest4.16 km
BeriNorth-East4.36 km
GhasipuraNorth4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dantil

Dantil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhilo, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Dantil is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Dantil is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dantil

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dantil

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dantil

Where is Dantil located?

Dantil village is located in Paota Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dantil?

Dantil is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dantil?

The pincode of Dantil is 303107.

What is the population of Dantil?

Dantil has a total population of 5,676, including 3,027 males and 2,649 females.

How many households are there in Dantil?

There are 1,060 households in Dantil.

What is the literacy rate in Dantil?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dantil is 59.87%. Male literacy is 69.90% and female literacy is 48.40%.