Dhobaha - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Dhobaha is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Keshariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobaha is 216615. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.1 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhobaha 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 Dhobaha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobaha village had a total population of 5,822 people, including 2,989 males and 2,833 females, living in 965 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.26%, with male literacy at 46.92% and female literacy at 28.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 867, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobaha

Dhobaha 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 Dhobaha

Public transport in the Dhobaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhobaha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhobaha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobaha

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

Health Facilities in Dhobaha

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

FAQs about Dhobaha