Dokhni - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Dokhni 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 85 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bankatwa Karmahiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokhni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokhni is 216196. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Dokhni

According to the 2011 Census, Dokhni village had a total population of 2,730 people, including 1,408 males and 1,322 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.77%, with male literacy at 66.84% and female literacy at 37.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,188.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokhni

Dokhni 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 Dokhni

Public transport in the Dokhni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Dokhni is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dokhni is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokhni

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

Health Facilities in Dokhni

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

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