Dokla - Khadgaon, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Dokla is a village situated in the Khadgaon tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 33 km from Manpur and around 92 km from Rajnandgaon. Dhokla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokla is 441372. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.24 hectares and falls under the 491229 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dokla

According to the 2011 Census, Dokla village had a total population of 1,170 people, including 570 males and 600 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 842.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,170570600
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528171
Scheduled Castes (SC)1336766
Scheduled Tribes (ST)842412430
Literate Population760429331
Illiterate Population410141269

Nearby Villages of Dokla

Dokla 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AtegardaSouth-West2.04 km
SaroliNorth-East2.08 km
DokalkondeNorth2.12 km
KorbaNorth-West2.72 km
DighwadiSouth-West2.80 km
HathraSouth2.82 km
KariyagondiEast3.34 km
RanatolaNorth3.70 km
AlkanharNorth3.77 km
ParasghatWest4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dokla

Dokla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Dokla is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Dokla is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dokla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dokla

Where is Dokla located?

Dokla village is located in Khadgaon Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dokla?

The Gram Panchayat of Dokla is Dhokla.

What is the pincode of Dokla?

The pincode of Dokla is 491229.

What is the population of Dokla?

Dokla had a total population of 1,170, including 570 males and 600 females.

How many households are there in Dokla?

Dokla had 263 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dokla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dokla was 74.66%. Male literacy was 87.73% and female literacy was 62.57%.