Dubri - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Dubri is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dighalbank serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dubri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubri is 222310. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dubri

According to the 2011 Census, Dubri village had a total population of 603 people, including 307 males and 296 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.46%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 35.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Dubri

Dubri 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 Dubri

Dubri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Dubri is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dubri is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubri

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

Health Facilities in Dubri

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

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