Dhobni - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Dhobni is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sukhlahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobni is 216546. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.1 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhobni

As per Census 2011, Dhobni village has a total population of 1,545 people, consisting of 819 males and 726 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 Marajdwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 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 40 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