Dobhan - Bhairunda, Sehore

Dobhan is a village situated in the Bhairunda tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Nasrullaganj and around 95 km from Sehore. Kumantal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dobhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dobhan is 483338. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.95 hectares and falls under the 466331 pincode. Nasrullaganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dobhan

According to the 2011 Census, Dobhan village had a total population of 779 people, including 398 males and 381 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 82.46% and female literacy at 59.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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 Population779398381
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015645
Scheduled Castes (SC)1859788
Scheduled Tribes (ST)228114114
Literate Population483282201
Illiterate Population296116180

Nearby Villages of Dobhan

Dobhan 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)
GopalpurSouth-West2.41 km
BasudeoEast2.80 km
KumantalNorth-West2.80 km
SukarwasNorth3.08 km
Itawa KalanSouth-East3.43 km
ItarsiSouth4.32 km
MagariaNorth-East4.57 km
BankotNorth4.60 km
BordhaSouth-West4.68 km
SeegaonSouth4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dobhan

Dobhan 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 Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nasrullaganj to Dobhan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Dobhan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dobhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dobhan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dobhan

Where is Dobhan located?

Dobhan village is located in Bhairunda Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dobhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Dobhan is Kumantal.

What is the pincode of Dobhan?

The pincode of Dobhan is 466331.

What is the population of Dobhan?

Dobhan had a total population of 779, including 398 males and 381 females.

How many households are there in Dobhan?

Dobhan had 169 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dobhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dobhan was 71.24%. Male literacy was 82.46% and female literacy was 59.82%.