Dholha - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Dholha is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Dholha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholha is 188315. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.78 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dholha

As per Census 2011, Dholha village has a total population of 4,019 people, consisting of 2,142 males and 1,877 females. The village has 558 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 818 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,127 literate and 1,892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0192,1421,877
Child Population (0–6 yrs)818453365
Scheduled Castes (SC)266149117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351718
Literate Population2,1271,328799
Illiterate Population1,8928141,078

Nearby Villages of Dholha

Dholha 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)
Harpur Tappa Batesara 46East1.22 km
Garhia BasantpurNorth-West1.52 km
KhajuriSouth-West1.67 km
Darbahaganga ChhapraNorth-East1.70 km
MahesharaNorth-West1.98 km
Padri MehdiaWest1.98 km
Shesha ChhapraEast2.04 km
Harpur Tappa Naugaon 55South-East2.19 km
Judawn ChhapraNorth2.19 km
Pipria NarharEast2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dholha

Dholha 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 Siswa Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kushinagar to Dholha 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 Dholha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dholha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dholha

Where is Dholha located?

Dholha village is located in Padrauna Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dholha?

Dholha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dholha?

The pincode of Dholha is 274304.

What is the population of Dholha?

Dholha has a total population of 4,019, including 2,142 males and 1,877 females.

How many households are there in Dholha?

There are 558 households in Dholha.

What is the literacy rate in Dholha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholha is 52.92%. Male literacy is 62.00% and female literacy is 42.57%.