Dhobha Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Dhobha village has a total population of 590 people, consisting of 311 males and 279 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhobha are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 590 311 279
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 123 54 69
Scheduled Castes (SC) 11 6 5
Literate Population 236 156 80
Illiterate Population 354 155 199

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TirlokpurSouth-East1.07 km
Beney NagarNorth-West1.21 km
Naubasta KalanSouth-West2.10 km
DengharSouth2.14 km
PakriSouth2.23 km
PersohanSouth-East2.48 km
BelhasaNorth-West2.63 km
RatanpurNorth-East2.71 km
GanwariyaSouth-West2.91 km
LamuiyaEast3.08 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Dhobha

Where is Dhobha located?

Dhobha village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhobha?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhobha is Trilokpur.

What is the pincode of Dhobha?

The pincode of Dhobha is 271206.

What is the population of Dhobha?

Dhobha has a total population of 590, including 311 males and 279 females.

How many households are there in Dhobha?

There are 86 households in Dhobha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhobha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhobha is 40.00%. Male literacy is 50.16% and female literacy is 28.67%.