Doi - Udaypur, Surguja

Doi is a village situated in the Udaypur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Fulchuhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doi is 433177. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.78 hectares and falls under the 497117 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Doi

According to the 2011 Census, Doi village had a total population of 879 people, including 424 males and 455 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.45%, with male literacy at 56.43% and female literacy at 37.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 831.

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 Population879424455
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1758293
Scheduled Castes (SC)642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)831398433
Literate Population327193134
Illiterate Population552231321

Nearby Villages of Doi

Doi 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)
FulchuhiSouth-East1.89 km
LaxmipurWest2.40 km
BhandargaonSouth-East3.68 km
ParwatipurNorth4.36 km
JaipurNorth-West4.74 km
SaraswatipurNorth4.83 km
KotmiSouth-East5.12 km
KhondhalaEast5.33 km
BrandawanWest5.58 km
MudgaonSouth-West5.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doi

Doi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Doi is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Doi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Doi

Where is Doi located?

Doi village is located in Udaypur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Doi?

The Gram Panchayat of Doi is Fulchuhi.

What is the pincode of Doi?

The pincode of Doi is 497117.

What is the population of Doi?

Doi had a total population of 879, including 424 males and 455 females.

How many households are there in Doi?

Doi had 193 households.

What is the literacy rate in Doi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doi was 46.45%. Male literacy was 56.43% and female literacy was 37.02%.