Dodakawahi - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dodakawahi is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Dodkawahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodakawahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodakawahi is 447513. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.95 hectares and falls under the 494336 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dodakawahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dodakawahi

According to the 2011 Census, Dodakawahi village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 542 males and 495 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.88%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 53.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodakawahi

Dodakawahi 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 Dodakawahi

Dodakawahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Dodakawahi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Dodakawahi is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodakawahi

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

Health Facilities in Dodakawahi

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

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