Dodiyal - Bhopalgarh, Jodhpur

Dodiyal is a village situated in the Bhopalgarh tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalgarh and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Dhandhora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodiyal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodiyal is 084733. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 342901 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Dodiyal

According to the 2011 Census, Dodiyal village had a total population of 315 people, including 176 males and 139 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.32%, with male literacy at 74.83% and female literacy at 33.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodiyal

Dodiyal 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 Dodiyal

Dodiyal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Umed, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Dodiyal is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodiyal

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

Health Facilities in Dodiyal

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

FAQs about Dodiyal