Dovray is located in Southwest Minnesota on the eastern side of Murray County.

Dovray Township was organized in 1879, and named after Dovre in Norway.

23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Dovray Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat.

At the state level, Dovray Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.