Dokhni Village Overview
Dokhni is a village in Ramnagar tehsil of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It lies about 30 km from Ramnagar tehsil headquarters and around 85 km from Bettiah district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bankatwa Karmahiya is the Gram Panchayat for Dokhni village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dokhni village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokhni is 216196. The village covers a geographical area of 453 hectares and has a pincode of 845106. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.
Location Map of Dokhni
Population & Demographics of Dokhni
This section provides population and demographic details of Dokhni village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,730 | 1,408 | 1,322 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 473 | 238 | 235 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 262 | 141 | 121 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,188 | 1,124 | 1,064 |
| Literate Population | 1,191 | 782 | 409 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,539 | 626 | 913 |
Key population details of Dokhni village are given below:
- Dokhni village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,730, including approximately 1,408 males and 1,322 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 262 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2,188 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dokhni village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 43.63%.
- There are around 520 households in Dokhni village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dokhni
Transport facilities help residents of Dokhni village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dokhni
The following villages are located close to Dokhni and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dokhni
- Where is Dokhni located?
- Dokhni village is located in Ramnagar Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dokhni?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dokhni is Bankatwa Karmahiya (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dokhni?
- The pincode of Dokhni is 845106.
- What is the population of Dokhni?
- Dokhni has a total population of 2,730, including 1,408 males and 1,322 females.
- How many households are there in Dokhni?
- There are 520 households in Dokhni.
- What is the literacy rate in Dokhni?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dokhni is 43.63%. Male literacy is 55.54% and female literacy is 30.94%.