Donkahatu - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Donkahatu is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from Donkahatu and around 3 km from Chaibasa. Kursi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donkahatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donkahatu is 378084. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

Donkahatu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Donkahatu

According to the 2011 Census, Donkahatu village had a total population of 875 people, including 428 males and 447 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.97%, with male literacy at 81.27% and female literacy at 53.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Donkahatu

Donkahatu 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 Donkahatu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Donkahatu. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Donkahatu is about 3 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donkahatu

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

Health Facilities in Donkahatu

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

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