Dhobgawan

Dhobgawan is a village located in Kalyanpur subdivision of Samastipur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Kalyanpur (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Samastipur. As per 2009 stats, Dhrubgama is the gram panchayat of Dhobgawan village.

Dhobgawan has its own place in the vibrant Samastipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dhobgawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhobgawan is 236222. The village spans a total geographical area of 494 hectares. Samastipur is nearest town to Dhobgawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Dhobgawan

Below is a concise population overview of Dhobgawan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,885 3,560 3,325
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,146 595 551
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,238 656 582
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 3,587 2,059 1,528
Illiterate Population 3,298 1,501 1,797

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dhobgawan village:

  • The total population of Dhobgawan village is around 6,885, including approximately 3,560 males and 3,325 females, with a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,146 children aged 0–6 years in Dhobgawan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dhobgawan village has 1,238 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dhobgawan village is about 52.10%, with male literacy at 57.84% and female literacy at 45.95%.
  • There are around 1,594 households in Dhobgawan village.

Connectivity of Dhobgawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhobgawan. As per the 2011 stats, Dhobgawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Dhobgawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhobgawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhobgawan.

Ladaura Rampur Kalyanpur Phulahra Mirzapur Harpur Jhakra Simria Bhindi Malipur Betwara Manorathpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhobgawan

Where is Dhobgawan located?
Dhobgawan village is situated in Kalyanpur Subdivision, within the Samastipur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhobgawan?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhobgawan is Dhrubgama (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Dhobgawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhobgawan is 6,885, with 3,560 males and 3,325 females.
How many households are there in Dhobgawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dhobgawan village has a total of 1,594 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dhobgawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhobgawan is 52.10%. The male literacy rate is 57.84%, while the female literacy rate is 45.95%.