Dora - Paraswada, Balaghat

Dora is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Singhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dora is 498407. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.62 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dora

According to the 2011 Census, Dora village had a total population of 521 people, including 250 males and 271 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 64.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Dora

Dora 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 Dora

Dora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samnapur, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Dora is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dora is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dora

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

Health Facilities in Dora

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

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