Dhokraha - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Dhokraha is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dhokraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhokraha is 216280. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dhokraha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhokraha village had a total population of 3,329 people, including 1,692 males and 1,637 females, living in 611 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.23%, with male literacy at 74.95% and female literacy at 48.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhokraha

Dhokraha 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 Dhokraha

Dhokraha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dhokraha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dhokraha 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 Dhokraha

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

Health Facilities in Dhokraha

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

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