Dohar - Ekma, Saran

Dohar is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Devpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dohar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dohar is 233253. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 841204 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Dohar

According to the 2011 Census, Dohar village had a total population of 1,731 people, including 814 males and 917 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.92%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 63.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Dohar

Dohar 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 Dohar

Dohar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chainwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dohar is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dohar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dohar

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

Health Facilities in Dohar

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

FAQs about Dohar