Dubhi - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Dubhi is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Belkupa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dubhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubhi is 362074. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dubhi

As per Census 2011, Dubhi village has a total population of 1,723 people, consisting of 885 males and 838 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 882 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,723885838
Child Population (0–6 yrs)350184166
Scheduled Castes (SC)372181191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552728
Literate Population882548334
Illiterate Population841337504

Nearby Villages of Dubhi

Dubhi 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)
TetuliaNorth-West1.07 km
BelkupaEast1.55 km
LakhyabadSouth-West1.62 km
RamkanaliNorth-East1.88 km
DumdumiWest1.92 km
JhirkaSouth2.13 km
GopalganjEast2.26 km
Barwa EastNorth-West2.49 km
BiliSouth-West2.59 km
JitpurSouth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dubhi

Dubhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalubathan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Dubhi is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dubhi

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

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

FAQs about Dubhi

Where is Dubhi located?

Dubhi village is located in Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dubhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dubhi is Belkupa.

What is the pincode of Dubhi?

The pincode of Dubhi is 828205.

What is the population of Dubhi?

Dubhi has a total population of 1,723, including 885 males and 838 females.

How many households are there in Dubhi?

There are 346 households in Dubhi.

What is the literacy rate in Dubhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dubhi is 51.19%. Male literacy is 61.92% and female literacy is 39.86%.