Doian - Khour, Jammu

Doian is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from Akhnoor and around 60 km from Jammu. Gigrial serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Doian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doian is 005598. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.8 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Doian

According to the 2011 Census, Doian village had a total population of 699 people, including 355 males and 344 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.81%, with male literacy at 88.47% and female literacy at 77.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Doian

Doian 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 Doian

Doian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Doian is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Doian is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doian

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

Health Facilities in Doian

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

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