Indian Village Directory

Dohra Village

Dohra is an inhabited village in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257477, the Census 2011 record lists 8,846 people in 1,353 households and the reported area is 833 hectares. The local references include Pasai Gram Panchayat, Nardiganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 14 km.

In short:

Dohra is a village in Nardiganj Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257477 and 8,846 people in 1,353 households.

Village Code257477
Population8,846
Households1,353
Area833 hectares
Nearest TownNawada

Detailed village profile

Dohra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,846 people, 833 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Dohra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Nardiganj
CD Block Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat Pasai
  • Dohra falls under Nardiganj Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257477.
  • The record lists 8,846 people living in 1,353 households.
  • The reported village area is 833 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Dohra
Census Village Code
257477
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nardiganj
Sub-district Census Code
01511
CD Block
Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat
Pasai
Households
1,353
Population
8,846
Male Population
4,573
Female Population
4,273
Sex Ratio
934.4
Area
833 hectares
Area
8.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,061.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.54 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 17.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dohra in the official administrative record. Census village code 257477, Pasai Gram Panchayat and Nardiganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01511
Village Census Code
257477
CD Block Code
0499
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Nardiganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Pasai

Location and Distance

Nawada is the nearest town listed for Dohra, about 14 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nardiganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
833 hectares
Area
8.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,846 people in 1,353 households, with 4,573 male residents and 4,273 female residents. The average household size is 6.54, and SC share is 17.04% and ST share is 0% for Dohra. Population density works out to about 1,061.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,353
Total Population
8,846
Male Population
4,573
Female Population
4,273
Sex Ratio
934.4
Average Household Size
6.54
SC Population
1,507
SC Male Population
775
SC Female Population
732
SC Population Share
17.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dohra list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dohra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dohra include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
29.33 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
80.43 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dohra include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dohra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dohra is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dohra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 577.97 hectares and irrigated land is 80.43 hectares (13.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
101.97
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
25.11 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.56 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
93.06 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
577.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
497.54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
80.43

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dohra village located?

Dohra is in Nardiganj Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dohra village in?

Dohra village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Dohra village in?

Dohra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dohra under?

Dohra comes under Nardiganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dohra?

The Census village code of Dohra is 257477.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dohra under?

Dohra is listed under Pasai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nardiganj.

What is the population of Dohra village?

The village record lists 8,846 people and 1,353 households for Dohra.

How many households are in Dohra village?

The village record lists 1,353 households for Dohra.

What is the male and female population of Dohra?

The record lists 4,573 male residents and 4,273 female residents for Dohra.

What is the sex ratio of Dohra village?

The sex ratio of Dohra is 934.4 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dohra village?

The reported geographical area of Dohra is 833 hectares.

What is the population density of Dohra village?

The approximate population density of Dohra is 1,061.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dohra?

The nearest town listed for Dohra is Nawada, about 14 km away.

How far is Dohra from the district headquarters?

Dohra is about 14 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dohra from the sub-district headquarters?

Dohra is about 4 km from Nardiganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dohra?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Dohra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dohra?

For Dohra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 577.97 hectares and irrigated land is 80.43 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Dohra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.