Doalakh - Madhepur, Madhubani

Doalakh is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Dwalakh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doalakh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doalakh is 220884. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.3 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Doalakh

According to the 2011 Census, Doalakh village had a total population of 6,920 people, including 3,630 males and 3,290 females, living in 1,531 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.23%, with male literacy at 74.04% and female literacy at 40.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,769, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Doalakh

Doalakh 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 Doalakh

Doalakh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Doalakh is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Doalakh is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doalakh

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

Health Facilities in Doalakh

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

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