Dodpal - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Dodpal is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 93 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Edpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodpal is 450208. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.99 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Dodpal

According to the 2011 Census, Dodpal village had a total population of 287 people, including 139 males and 148 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.67%, with male literacy at 5.93% and female literacy at 3.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodpal

Dodpal 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 Dodpal

Dodpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Dodpal is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Dodpal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodpal

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

Health Facilities in Dodpal

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

FAQs about Dodpal