Dubha - Nighasan, Kheri

Dubha is a village situated in the Nighasan tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nighasan and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Dubha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubha is 134968. The village covers a total geographical area of 1135.66 hectares and falls under the 262903 pincode. Lakhimpur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Dubha 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 Nighasan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dubha

According to the 2011 Census, Dubha village had a total population of 5,710 people, including 2,983 males and 2,727 females, living in 1,059 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.77%, with male literacy at 61.80% and female literacy at 42.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dubha

Dubha 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 Dubha

Dubha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belrayan, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhimpur to Dubha is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Dubha is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubha

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

Health Facilities in Dubha

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

FAQs about Dubha