Daukapa - Lormi, Mungeli

Daukapa is a village situated in the Lormi tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Lormi and around 80 km from Bilaspur. Daukapa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daukapa is 437721. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.08 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Daukapa

According to the 2011 Census, Daukapa village had a total population of 1,613 people, including 818 males and 795 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.89%, with male literacy at 70.05% and female literacy at 41.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Daukapa

Daukapa 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 Daukapa

Daukapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Daukapa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Daukapa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daukapa

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

Health Facilities in Daukapa

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

FAQs about Daukapa