Dokala

Dokala is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Dokla is the gram panchayat of Dokala village.

Here you can discover what makes Dokala unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Dokala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dokala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dokala is 447424. The village spans a total geographical area of 408.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494337. Charama is nearest town to Dokala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dokala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dokala

Population of Dokala

According to the 2011 Census, Dokala has a total population of about 1,659, with approximately 812 males and 847 females. The sex ratio is around 1043 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 211 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 75 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 249. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.03%, with male literacy at about 75.25% and female literacy near 59.15%. There are around 426 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dokala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dokala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dokala. As per the 2011 stats, Dokala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dokala

Knowing the nearby villages of Dokala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dokala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dokala