Dobh - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Dobh is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Jakhnidhar and around 98 km from New Tehri. Dobh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dobh is 043592. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.57 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Dobh

According to the 2011 Census, Dobh village had a total population of 345 people, including 153 males and 192 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,255 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 64.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Dobh

Dobh 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 Dobh

Dobh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dobh is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dobh is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dobh

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

Health Facilities in Dobh

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

FAQs about Dobh