Daukijor - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Daukijor is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Sarangarh and around 59 km from Raigarh. Siroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daukijor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daukijor is 435477. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.69 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Daukijor

According to the 2011 Census, Daukijor village had a total population of 531 people, including 270 males and 261 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 59.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 520, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Daukijor

Daukijor 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 Daukijor

Daukijor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Daukijor is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Daukijor is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daukijor

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

Health Facilities in Daukijor

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

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