Dobi - Budni, Sehore

Dobi is a village situated in the Budni tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budni and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Dobi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dobi is 483488. The village covers a total geographical area of 681.78 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Budni is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dobi

As per Census 2011, Dobi village has a total population of 2,270 people, consisting of 1,161 males and 1,109 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,512 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2701,1611,109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)305162143
Scheduled Castes (SC)237125112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1044559
Literate Population1,512862650
Illiterate Population758299459

Nearby Villages of Dobi

Dobi 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)
BinekaNorth1.68 km
JaitSouth-East2.08 km
Pipaliya Kharra(kheda)West2.42 km
MachhwaiEast2.83 km
SatramauNorth-West3.00 km
KhabadaNorth-East3.16 km
HathnoraSouth-West3.26 km
HingnasirSouth-East3.50 km
ItwarWest3.92 km
KhohaNorth4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dobi

Dobi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hoshangabad, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Budni to Dobi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Dobi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dobi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dobi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dobi

Where is Dobi located?

Dobi village is located in Budni Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dobi?

Dobi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dobi?

The pincode of Dobi is 466446.

What is the population of Dobi?

Dobi has a total population of 2,270, including 1,161 males and 1,109 females.

How many households are there in Dobi?

There are 536 households in Dobi.

What is the literacy rate in Dobi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dobi is 66.61%. Male literacy is 74.25% and female literacy is 58.61%.