Dholo Village - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Dholo is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Amli Pokhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholo is 212950. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.38 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Dholo

As per Census 2011, Dholo village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 489 males and 432 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 519 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 501 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 207 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholo

Dholo 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 Dholo

Dholo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Dholo is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Dholo is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholo

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

Health Facilities in Dholo

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

FAQs about Dholo