Dodwar - Jainagar, Madhubani

Dodwar is a village situated in the Jainagar subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainagar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dorbar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodwar is 219943. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.4 hectares and falls under the 847226 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dodwar

According to the 2011 Census, Dodwar village had a total population of 6,418 people, including 3,397 males and 3,021 females, living in 1,245 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.72%, with male literacy at 69.77% and female literacy at 39.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodwar

Dodwar 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 Dodwar

Dodwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Korahia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Dodwar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Dodwar is about 28 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 Dodwar

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

Health Facilities in Dodwar

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

FAQs about Dodwar