Dudhaunti Village - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Dudhaunti is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Dudhoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhaunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhaunti is 222429. The village covers a total geographical area of 915.99 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dudhaunti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dudhaunti

As per Census 2011, Dudhaunti village has a total population of 5,641 people, consisting of 2,956 males and 2,685 females. The village has 1,113 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,296 literate and 3,345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhaunti

Dudhaunti 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 Dudhaunti

Dudhaunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pothia, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Dudhaunti is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Dudhaunti 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 Dudhaunti

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

Health Facilities in Dudhaunti

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

FAQs about Dudhaunti