Dholi - Saraigarh Bhaptiyahi, Supaul

Dholi is a village situated in the Saraigarh Bhaptiyahi subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraigarh Bhaptiyahi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Dholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholi is 221191. The village covers a total geographical area of 758.09 hectares and falls under the 852105 pincode. Supaul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dholi

According to the 2011 Census, Dholi village had a total population of 2,092 people, including 1,125 males and 967 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.92%, with male literacy at 63.77% and female literacy at 37.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 586.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0921,125967
Child Population (0–6 yrs)376192184
Scheduled Castes (SC)586321265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population891595296
Illiterate Population1,201530671

Nearby Villages of Dholi

Dholi 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)
Kataia BhuliaSouth-West1.53 km
SianiNorth-East2.05 km
DudhailaNorth-West2.22 km
BaltharwaSouth2.68 km
GidhariEast2.83 km
BhabtiahiSouth-East3.26 km
DighiaWest3.47 km
LaguniaSouth-West3.55 km
GarhiaSouth-East3.57 km
SikrahataNorth3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dholi

Dholi 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 Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Supaul to Dholi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dholi

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

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

FAQs about Dholi

Where is Dholi located?

Dholi village is located in Saraigarh Bhaptiyahi Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dholi?

Dholi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dholi?

The pincode of Dholi is 852105.

What is the population of Dholi?

Dholi had a total population of 2,092, including 1,125 males and 967 females.

How many households are there in Dholi?

Dholi had 431 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholi was 51.92%. Male literacy was 63.77% and female literacy was 37.80%.