Dhobahi - Chunar, Mirzapur

Dhobahi is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Dhobahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobahi is 212798. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.03 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Ahraura is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhobahi

As per Census 2011, Dhobahi village has a total population of 2,002 people, consisting of 1,047 males and 955 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 379 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,017 literate and 985 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0021,047955
Child Population (0–6 yrs)379213166
Scheduled Castes (SC)21512095
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231310
Literate Population1,017642375
Illiterate Population985405580

Nearby Villages of Dhobahi

Dhobahi 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)
Araji Chak BarhiaSouth-East0.81 km
Araji BhaipurNorth0.99 km
Bhuili KhasSouth-West1.18 km
KarjiNorth-East1.34 km
Araji KarjiEast1.45 km
BiyarahiSouth-East1.59 km
SakraudiNorth-West1.74 km
UlhopurWest1.74 km
KhareharaSouth-East2.03 km
Bhaipur KhurdNorth2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhobahi

Dhobahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahraura Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahraura to Dhobahi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Dhobahi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dhobahi

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

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

FAQs about Dhobahi

Where is Dhobahi located?

Dhobahi village is located in Chunar Tehsil, Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhobahi?

Dhobahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhobahi?

The pincode of Dhobahi is 231304.

What is the population of Dhobahi?

Dhobahi has a total population of 2,002, including 1,047 males and 955 females.

How many households are there in Dhobahi?

There are 356 households in Dhobahi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhobahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhobahi is 50.80%. Male literacy is 61.32% and female literacy is 39.27%.