Dokarpali - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Dokarpali is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dokarpali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokarpali is 446721. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.58 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dokarpali

According to the 2011 Census, Dokarpali village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 630 males and 644 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.51%, with male literacy at 79.56% and female literacy at 53.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 740.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokarpali

Dokarpali 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 Dokarpali

Dokarpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Dokarpali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dokarpali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokarpali

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

Health Facilities in Dokarpali

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

FAQs about Dokarpali