Dhobwal - Baniapur, Saran

Dhobwal is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kamta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobwal is 233160. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 841403 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dhobwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhobwal

As per Census 2011, Dhobwal village has a total population of 2,760 people, consisting of 1,415 males and 1,345 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,513 literate and 1,247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobwal

Dhobwal 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 Dhobwal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhobwal. The nearest railway station is Parsa Kerwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dhobwal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dhobwal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobwal

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

Health Facilities in Dhobwal

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

FAQs about Dhobwal