Dodapur - Sirathu, Kaushambi

Dodapur is a village situated in the Sirathu tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirathu and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Kaushambi. Kura Muridan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodapur is 160023. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.69 hectares and falls under the 212217 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Dodapur

As per Census 2011, Dodapur village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 314 males and 288 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 328 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population602314288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874146
Scheduled Castes (SC)353187166
Literate Population328212116
Illiterate Population274102172

Nearby Villages of Dodapur

Dodapur 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)
LukiyaNorth-East1.09 km
SharhoWest1.29 km
KooramuridanSouth1.58 km
DoramaNorth1.95 km
GaraiEast1.95 km
BharehariSouth-West2.05 km
AthsharaiNorth-West2.27 km
LoharpurNorth-East2.81 km
Hishampur MarhoWest2.83 km
DolchiNorth2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dodapur

Dodapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirathu, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Dodapur is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kaushambi to Dodapur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dodapur

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

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

FAQs about Dodapur

Where is Dodapur located?

Dodapur village is located in Sirathu Tehsil, Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dodapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dodapur is Kura Muridan.

What is the pincode of Dodapur?

The pincode of Dodapur is 212217.

What is the population of Dodapur?

Dodapur has a total population of 602, including 314 males and 288 females.

How many households are there in Dodapur?

There are 101 households in Dodapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dodapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dodapur is 54.49%. Male literacy is 67.52% and female literacy is 40.28%.