Dodra - Budhlada, Mansa

Dodra is a village situated in the Budhlada tehsil of Mansa district, Punjab. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budhlada and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Mansa. Dodora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodra is 036066. The village covers a total geographical area of 1214 hectares and falls under the 151502 pincode. Budhlada is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dodra

According to the 2011 Census, Dodra village had a total population of 3,775 people, including 1,989 males and 1,786 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.75%, with male literacy at 61.35% and female literacy at 49.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,054.

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 Population3,7751,9891,786
Child Population (0–6 yrs)437245192
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,054548506
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,8611,070791
Illiterate Population1,914919995

Nearby Villages of Dodra

Dodra 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)
BhadraNorth-East2.93 km
BachhoanaSouth-West2.94 km
Ratta KheraEast3.57 km
Biro Ke KalanNorth-West4.74 km
DaskaSouth-East6.53 km
PhleraEast6.73 km
DhalewanNorth-West7.72 km
HariayoEast7.91 km
Khatri WalaSouth-East8.08 km
SatojNorth8.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dodra

Dodra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Datewas, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mansa to Dodra is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodra

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

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

Health Facilities in Dodra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dodra 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)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Dodra

Where is Dodra located?

Dodra village is located in Budhlada Tehsil, Mansa district, Punjab, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dodra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dodra is Dodora.

What is the pincode of Dodra?

The pincode of Dodra is 151502.

What is the population of Dodra?

Dodra had a total population of 3,775, including 1,989 males and 1,786 females.

How many households are there in Dodra?

Dodra had 710 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dodra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dodra was 55.75%. Male literacy was 61.35% and female literacy was 49.62%.