Dobhi - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Dobhi is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Surai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dobhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dobhi is 489678. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.63 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dobhi

According to the 2011 Census, Dobhi village had a total population of 646 people, including 345 males and 301 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 70.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Dobhi

Dobhi 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 Dobhi

Dobhi 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 Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Dobhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Dobhi is about 39 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 Dobhi

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

Health Facilities in Dobhi

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

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