Dudhrai - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Dudhrai is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Singh Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhrai is 184015. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.42 hectares and falls under the 273304 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dudhrai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dudhrai

As per Census 2011, Dudhrai village has a total population of 999 people, consisting of 502 males and 497 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population999502497
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1869690
Scheduled Castes (SC)783543
Literate Population448292156
Illiterate Population551210341

Nearby Villages of Dudhrai

Dudhrai 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)
Maheshpur KawelwaEast1.35 km
Semra Kamahriya Urf TulsipurNorth-East1.49 km
KohrawalEast2.63 km
RautarEast2.92 km
AuratarSouth-East3.14 km
Hathiya HathsarSouth-West3.33 km
DighawaSouth3.50 km
Karwati Urf KatakaNorth-East3.74 km
Naksha BakshaSouth3.87 km
BargadhiEast4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dudhrai

Dudhrai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Dudhrai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Dudhrai is about 35 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 Dudhrai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dudhrai

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

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

FAQs about Dudhrai

Where is Dudhrai located?

Dudhrai village is located in Nichlaul Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dudhrai?

The Gram Panchayat of Dudhrai is Singh Pur.

What is the pincode of Dudhrai?

The pincode of Dudhrai is 273304.

What is the population of Dudhrai?

Dudhrai has a total population of 999, including 502 males and 497 females.

How many households are there in Dudhrai?

There are 150 households in Dudhrai.

What is the literacy rate in Dudhrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dudhrai is 44.84%. Male literacy is 58.17% and female literacy is 31.39%.