Dorihar - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Dorihar is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Dorihar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dorihar is 213247. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dorihar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dorihar

According to the 2011 Census, Dorihar village had a total population of 1,166 people, including 602 males and 564 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.02%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 829.

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

Nearby Villages of Dorihar

Dorihar 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 Dorihar

Dorihar 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 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Dorihar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Dorihar is about 37 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 Dorihar

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

Health Facilities in Dorihar

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

FAQs about Dorihar