Dhobha - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Dhobha is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Trilokpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobha is 173603. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.358 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Panchpedawa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dhobha 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 Gainsari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhobha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobha village had a total population of 590 people, including 311 males and 279 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.54%, with male literacy at 60.70% and female literacy at 38.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobha

Dhobha 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 Dhobha

Dhobha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchpedawa to Dhobha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Dhobha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobha

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

Health Facilities in Dhobha

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

FAQs about Dhobha