Dhobahi - Harraiya, Basti

Dhobahi is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Dhobhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobahi is 178978. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.39 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Dhobahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harraiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhobahi

As per Census 2011, Dhobahi village has a total population of 627 people, consisting of 339 males and 288 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 396 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobahi

Dhobahi 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 Dhobahi

Dhobahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S Narayan Chpla, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Dhobahi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Dhobahi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobahi

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

Health Facilities in Dhobahi

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

FAQs about Dhobahi