Dokrabhatha - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Dokrabhatha is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Khairagarh and around 52 km from Rajnandgaon. Dokrabhatha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokrabhatha is 440473. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.29 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Chhuikhadan is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dokrabhatha

According to the 2011 Census, Dokrabhatha village had a total population of 1,599 people, including 743 males and 856 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 1,152 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.23%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 50.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokrabhatha

Dokrabhatha 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 Dokrabhatha

Dokrabhatha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuikhadan to Dokrabhatha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dokrabhatha is about 52 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 Dokrabhatha

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

Health Facilities in Dokrabhatha

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

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