Dhobini - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Dhobini is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhobni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobini is 216758. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.7 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhobini

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobini village had a total population of 6,002 people, including 3,147 males and 2,855 females, living in 1,227 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.50%, with male literacy at 66.05% and female literacy at 45.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 963, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobini

Dhobini 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 Dhobini

Dhobini 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 Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhobini is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhobini is about 32 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 Dhobini

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

Health Facilities in Dhobini

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

FAQs about Dhobini