Dowal - Goh, Aurangabad

Dowal is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bazar Barma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dowal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dowal is 252984. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dowal

According to the 2011 Census, Dowal village had a total population of 1,245 people, including 645 males and 600 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.90%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 51.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Dowal

Dowal 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 Dowal

Dowal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Dowal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dowal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dowal

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

Health Facilities in Dowal

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

FAQs about Dowal