Dhoshra - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Dhoshra is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Dhoshra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoshra is 213969. The village covers a total geographical area of 1044.15 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Dhoshra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhoshra

As per Census 2011, Dhoshra village has a total population of 793 people, consisting of 405 males and 388 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 485 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhoshra

Dhoshra 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 Dhoshra

Dhoshra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Dhoshra is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Dhoshra is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhoshra

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

Health Facilities in Dhoshra

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

FAQs about Dhoshra