Dodhiya - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Dodhiya is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Dodhiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodhiya is 207078. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.57 hectares and falls under the 232106 pincode. Mugalsarai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dodhiya 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dodhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dodhiya village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 650 males and 614 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 53.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodhiya

Dodhiya 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 Dodhiya

Public transport in the Dodhiya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Ashram, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugalsarai to Dodhiya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Dodhiya is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodhiya

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

Health Facilities in Dodhiya

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

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