Dokva Village Overview
Dokva is a village in Shehera tehsil of Panch Mahals district, Gujarat. It lies about 10 km from Shehera tehsil headquarters and around 12 km from Godhra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dokva village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dokva village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokva is 518468. The village covers a geographical area of 313.57 hectares and has a pincode of 389210. Shehera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Dokva
Population & Demographics of Dokva
This section provides population and demographic details of Dokva village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,360 | 718 | 642 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 217 | 117 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 842 | 536 | 306 |
| Illiterate Population | 518 | 182 | 336 |
Key population details of Dokva village are given below:
- Dokva village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,360, including approximately 718 males and 642 females, with a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 49 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dokva village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.91%.
- There are around 242 households in Dokva village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dokva
Transport facilities help residents of Dokva village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dokva
The following villages are located close to Dokva and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dokva
- Where is Dokva located?
- Dokva village is located in Shehera Taluka, Panch Mahals district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dokva?
- Dokva is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dokva?
- The pincode of Dokva is 389210.
- What is the population of Dokva?
- Dokva has a total population of 1,360, including 718 males and 642 females.
- How many households are there in Dokva?
- There are 242 households in Dokva.
- What is the literacy rate in Dokva?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dokva is 61.91%. Male literacy is 74.65% and female literacy is 47.66%.