Dudhaura - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Dudhaura is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Binwaliya Bodsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhaura is 216047. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.1 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dudhaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dudhaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhaura village had a total population of 1,666 people, including 854 males and 812 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.24%, with male literacy at 63.70% and female literacy at 39.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhaura

Dudhaura 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 Dudhaura

Dudhaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Dudhaura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Dudhaura is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhaura

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

Health Facilities in Dudhaura

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

FAQs about Dudhaura