Dokala - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dokala is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Dokla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokala is 447424. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.04 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dokala

According to the 2011 Census, Dokala village had a total population of 1,659 people, including 812 males and 847 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.80%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 66.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokala

Dokala 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 Dokala

Dokala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Dokala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Dokala is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokala

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

Health Facilities in Dokala

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

FAQs about Dokala