Dobh - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Dobh is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Koregaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dobh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dobh is 490677. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.96 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dobh

According to the 2011 Census, Dobh village had a total population of 446 people, including 226 males and 220 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 67.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Dobh

Dobh 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 Dobh

Dobh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikrampur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Dobh is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Dobh is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dobh

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

Health Facilities in Dobh

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

FAQs about Dobh