Dhokahra - Paliganj, Patna

Dhokahra is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Nadahari Kodahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhokahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhokahra is 245797. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.57 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dhokahra

As per Census 2011, Dhokahra village has a total population of 2,526 people, consisting of 1,300 males and 1,226 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 529 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,325 literate and 1,201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhokahra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhokahra

Dhokahra 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 Dhokahra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhokahra. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Dhokahra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Dhokahra is about 82 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 Dhokahra

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

Health Facilities in Dhokahra

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

FAQs about Dhokahra