Dugai - Rasra, Ballia

Dugai is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Bastoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dugai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugai is 198444. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.08 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode.

Dugai 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 Rasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dugai

According to the 2011 Census, Dugai village had a total population of 702 people, including 347 males and 355 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.15%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 66.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population702347355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478166
Scheduled Castes (SC)18710384
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220
Literate Population406215191
Illiterate Population296132164

Nearby Villages of Dugai

Dugai 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)
BastouraNorth-East0.63 km
UnaiSouth-West0.74 km
LawkaraWest1.27 km
Tika DewariSouth1.40 km
ParewaSouth-West1.66 km
KotwariNorth-West1.79 km
NadhiSouth-West1.94 km
GourpuraNorth-West2.01 km
MadavaWest2.14 km
GouraEast2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dugai

Dugai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Dugai is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Dugai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dugai

Where is Dugai located?

Dugai village is located in Rasra Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dugai?

The Gram Panchayat of Dugai is Bastoura.

What is the pincode of Dugai?

The pincode of Dugai is 221712.

What is the population of Dugai?

Dugai had a total population of 702, including 347 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Dugai?

Dugai had 94 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dugai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dugai was 73.15%. Male literacy was 80.83% and female literacy was 66.09%.