Dhol - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Dhol is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Arthua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhol is 253198. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhol

According to the 2011 Census, Dhol village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 713 males and 676 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.18%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 52.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhol

Dhol 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 Dhol

Public transport in the Dhol 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 134.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Dhol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dhol is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhol

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

Health Facilities in Dhol

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

FAQs about Dhol