Dostia

Dostia is a village located in Sonbarsa subdivision of Sitamarhi district in Bihar, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Sonbarsa (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Sitamarhi. As per 2009 stats, Dostiya is the gram panchayat of Dostia village.

Dostia has its own place in the vibrant Sitamarhi 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 Dostia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dostia is 219087. The village spans a total geographical area of 468 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 843330. Sitamarhi is nearest town to Dostia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Dostia

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,852 3,600 3,252
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,396 726 670
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,036 548 488
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,815 1,814 1,001
Illiterate Population 4,037 1,786 2,251

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

  • The total population of Dostia village is around 6,852, including approximately 3,600 males and 3,252 females, with a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,396 children aged 0–6 years in Dostia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dostia village has 1,036 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Dostia village is about 41.08%, with male literacy at 50.39% and female literacy at 30.78%.
  • There are around 1,471 households in Dostia village.

Connectivity of Dostia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dostia. As per the 2011 stats, Dostia 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 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dostia

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

Sarwarpur Arazi Sarwarpur Basahia Bela Parsa Kalan Indarwa Betahi Parsa Khurd Bishunpur Araria Pharchhahian

Frequently Asked Questions about Dostia

Where is Dostia located?
Dostia village is situated in Sonbarsa Subdivision, within the Sitamarhi district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dostia?
The Gram Panchayat of Dostia is Dostiya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dostia?
The pincode of Dostia is 843330, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dostia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dostia is 6,852, with 3,600 males and 3,252 females.
How many households are there in Dostia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dostia village has a total of 1,471 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dostia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dostia is 41.08%. The male literacy rate is 50.39%, while the female literacy rate is 30.78%.