Dholi - Handia, Prayagraj

Dholi is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Handia and around 34 km from Allahabad. Dholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholi is 162905. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.58 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dholi

According to the 2011 Census, Dholi village had a total population of 767 people, including 374 males and 393 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.93%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 45.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholi

Dholi 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 Dholi

Dholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnathpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Dholi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Dholi is about 34 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 Dholi

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

Health Facilities in Dholi

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

FAQs about Dholi