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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Dubhi village had a total population of 1,723 people, including 885 males and 838 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.24%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 49.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dubhi