Dotana - Peeplu, Tonk

Dotana is a village situated in the Peeplu tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peeplu and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Jolan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dotana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dotana is 092708. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.01 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Tonk is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dotana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dotana

As per Census 2011, Dotana village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 457 males and 419 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population876457419
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257550
Scheduled Castes (SC)1347559
Literate Population377263114
Illiterate Population499194305

Nearby Villages of Dotana

Dotana 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)
SafipuraNorth1.77 km
VijaipuraNorth-East2.50 km
BaroniSouth-East2.63 km
JolaSouth-West2.79 km
Gudha AnandpuraNorth-East3.12 km
RajwasNorth-West3.40 km
MotookaSouth3.57 km
Chak VijaipuraNorth-East3.93 km
BarthalNorth-East3.96 km
DadiyanSouth4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dotana

Dotana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk to Dotana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dotana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dotana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dotana 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 Dotana

Where is Dotana located?

Dotana village is located in Peeplu Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dotana?

The Gram Panchayat of Dotana is Jolan.

What is the pincode of Dotana?

The pincode of Dotana is 304021.

What is the population of Dotana?

Dotana has a total population of 876, including 457 males and 419 females.

How many households are there in Dotana?

There are 143 households in Dotana.

What is the literacy rate in Dotana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dotana is 43.04%. Male literacy is 57.55% and female literacy is 27.21%.