Dhobni - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Dhobni is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhobni-dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobni is 216808. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.2 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhobni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobni village had a total population of 3,760 people, including 1,982 males and 1,778 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.09%, with male literacy at 72.07% and female literacy at 55.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 789.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobni

Dhobni 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 Dhobni

Dhobni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rameshwar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhobni is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhobni is about 36 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 Dhobni

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

Health Facilities in Dhobni

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

FAQs about Dhobni