Doto - Bhatgaon, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Doto is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Bilaigarh and around 165 km from Raipur. Sindhichuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doto is 444297. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.87 hectares and falls under the 493222 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Doto

According to the 2011 Census, Doto village had a total population of 562 people, including 277 males and 285 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.41%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 59.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Doto

Doto 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 Doto

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Doto. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Doto is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Doto is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doto

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

Health Facilities in Doto

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

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