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

According to the 2011 Census, Dholha village had a total population of 4,019 people, including 2,142 males and 1,877 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.45%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 52.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dholha