Doth - Belthara Road, Ballia
Doth is a village situated in the Belthara Road tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belthara Road and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Doth village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Doth is 197682. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.52 hectares and falls under the 221715 pincode. Belthar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Doth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belthara Road Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Salempur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Doth
As per Census 2011, Doth village has a total population of 1,989 people, consisting of 974 males and 1,015 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,198 literate and 791 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Doth are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,989 | 974 | 1,015 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 274 | 137 | 137 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 177 | 84 | 93 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 66 | 32 | 34 |
| Literate Population | 1,198 | 684 | 514 |
| Illiterate Population | 791 | 290 | 501 |
Nearby Villages of Doth
Doth 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagwanpur | North-West | 1.23 km |
| Bhind Kund | South-East | 1.32 km |
| Sonadih | North-East | 1.52 km |
| Kalayanpur | West | 1.77 km |
| Gauri Lal Ghosa | East | 1.82 km |
| Rasulpur Adampur Urf Rampur | South | 2.24 km |
| Ahirupur | North-West | 2.28 km |
| Bhirkul Sultanpur | North-West | 2.30 km |
| Autroul Chak Milkan | East | 2.69 km |
| Haibatpur Talkhadara | South-West | 2.72 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Doth
Doth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belthara Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belthar Road to Doth is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Doth is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Doth
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Doth village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Doth
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Doth village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Doth
Where is Doth located?
Doth village is located in Belthara Road Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Doth?
Doth is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Doth?
The pincode of Doth is 221715.
What is the population of Doth?
Doth has a total population of 1,989, including 974 males and 1,015 females.
How many households are there in Doth?
There are 317 households in Doth.
What is the literacy rate in Doth?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doth is 60.23%. Male literacy is 70.23% and female literacy is 50.64%.