Dobha - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Dobha is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Dobha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dobha is 150769. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.67 hectares and falls under the 209208 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Dobha

As per Census 2011, Dobha village has a total population of 918 people, consisting of 498 males and 420 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 427 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population918498420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055946
Scheduled Castes (SC)427226201
Literate Population616375241
Illiterate Population302123179

Nearby Villages of Dobha

Dobha 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)
BasauraNorth1.05 km
IchhauliSouth-East1.42 km
JunedapurSouth-West1.55 km
MachhailaNorth-East2.42 km
JarsenWest2.59 km
RewnaEast2.90 km
MakhauliSouth-East2.95 km
DaheliNorth2.99 km
Rahti KhalsaSouth3.50 km
PulandarNorth-West3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dobha

Dobha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malasa, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Dobha is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Dobha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dobha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dobha

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

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

FAQs about Dobha

Where is Dobha located?

Dobha village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dobha?

Dobha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dobha?

The pincode of Dobha is 209208.

What is the population of Dobha?

Dobha has a total population of 918, including 498 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Dobha?

There are 150 households in Dobha.

What is the literacy rate in Dobha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dobha is 67.10%. Male literacy is 75.30% and female literacy is 57.38%.