Dubha - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Dubha is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Dubha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubha is 189662. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.63 hectares and falls under the 274407 pincode. Seorahi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dubha

As per Census 2011, Dubha village has a total population of 2,536 people, consisting of 1,294 males and 1,242 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 471 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,120 literate and 1,416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5361,2941,242
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471243228
Scheduled Castes (SC)1729181
Scheduled Tribes (ST)451728
Literate Population1,120674446
Illiterate Population1,416620796

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Saraya BujurgSouth-West0.88 km
HardiyaSouth1.28 km
Narainpur RajaSouth1.63 km
Narainpur ArajiSouth1.81 km
GhazipurNorth-East1.92 km
Laxmipur BuzurgSouth-West2.07 km
HarpurWest2.20 km
HaudaSouth2.30 km
Puraina KateyaWest2.37 km
Parasauni BuzurgEast2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dubha

Dubha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamkuhi Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Seorahi to Dubha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Dubha is about 40 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 Dubha

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

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dubha

Where is Dubha located?

Dubha village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dubha?

Dubha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dubha?

The pincode of Dubha is 274407.

What is the population of Dubha?

Dubha has a total population of 2,536, including 1,294 males and 1,242 females.

How many households are there in Dubha?

There are 354 households in Dubha.

What is the literacy rate in Dubha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dubha is 44.16%. Male literacy is 52.09% and female literacy is 35.91%.