Dokladih - Bilha, Bilaspur

Dokladih is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Sambalpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokladih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokladih is 438989. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.34 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dokladih

According to the 2011 Census, Dokladih village had a total population of 358 people, including 200 males and 158 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.50%, with male literacy at 89.82% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokladih

Dokladih 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 Dokladih

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dokladih. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Dokladih is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Dokladih is about 30 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 Dokladih

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

Health Facilities in Dokladih

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

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