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

According to the 2011 Census, Dobha village had a total population of 918 people, including 498 males and 420 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 843 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.77%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dobha