Dhobauli - Bithan, Samastipur

Dhobauli is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sakhwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobauli is 237343. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.7 hectares and falls under the 848206 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhobauli

As per Census 2011, Dhobauli village has a total population of 1,368 people, consisting of 733 males and 635 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 880 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,368733635
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261145116
Scheduled Castes (SC)333181152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population488331157
Illiterate Population880402478

Nearby Villages of Dhobauli

Dhobauli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KurmanWest1.27 km
GodahSouth-West1.28 km
SakhwaEast1.66 km
BhatwanNorth1.89 km
BaliarNorth-West2.16 km
RahtiNorth-West2.35 km
ParkauliNorth-East2.46 km
BelaunNorth-West2.54 km
MahuliSouth-West2.54 km
MoraulSouth-East2.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhobauli

Dhobauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Dhobauli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Dhobauli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dhobauli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhobauli

Where is Dhobauli located?

Dhobauli village is located in Bithan Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhobauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhobauli is Sakhwa.

What is the pincode of Dhobauli?

The pincode of Dhobauli is 848206.

What is the population of Dhobauli?

Dhobauli has a total population of 1,368, including 733 males and 635 females.

How many households are there in Dhobauli?

There are 241 households in Dhobauli.

What is the literacy rate in Dhobauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhobauli is 35.67%. Male literacy is 45.16% and female literacy is 24.72%.