Dodo - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Dodo is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Dodo Adilpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodo is 167323. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.63 hectares and falls under the 224143 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dodo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dodo

According to the 2011 Census, Dodo village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,110 males and 1,132 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.65%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 65.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodo

Dodo 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 Dodo

Dodo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Dodo is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Dodo is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodo

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

Health Facilities in Dodo

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

FAQs about Dodo