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:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 921 489 432
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 189 99 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 501 257 244
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 207 114 93
Literate Population 519 321 198
Illiterate Population 402 168 234

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
MarniEast1.72 km
Semera KalaSouth-East3.14 km
Amli PokharNorth-East3.39 km
MurtiyaEast4.32 km
Semera KhurdSouth-East4.58 km
Hardi KalanNorth4.62 km
BabhaniSouth-East5.08 km
SarsawaNorth-West5.52 km
LedukiWest5.61 km
KanhariSouth6.60 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Dholo

Where is Dholo located?

Dholo village is located in Ghorawal Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dholo?

The Gram Panchayat of Dholo is Amli Pokhar.

What is the pincode of Dholo?

The pincode of Dholo is 231210.

What is the population of Dholo?

Dholo has a total population of 921, including 489 males and 432 females.

How many households are there in Dholo?

There are 159 households in Dholo.

What is the literacy rate in Dholo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholo is 56.35%. Male literacy is 65.64% and female literacy is 45.83%.