Dokaridih - Bhatgaon, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Dokaridih is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Bilaigarh and around 160 km from Raipur. Dokridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokaridih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokaridih is 444289. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.98 hectares and falls under the 493222 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dokaridih

According to the 2011 Census, Dokaridih village had a total population of 577 people, including 297 males and 280 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.34%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokaridih

Dokaridih 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 Dokaridih

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dokaridih. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Dokaridih is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Dokaridih is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokaridih

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

Health Facilities in Dokaridih

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

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