Doke - Waraseoni, Balaghat

Doke is a village situated in the Waraseoni tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Waraseoni and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Doke village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doke is 497442. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Doke village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Doke

According to the 2011 Census, Doke village had a total population of 1,350 people, including 673 males and 677 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.47%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 72.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Doke

Doke 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 Doke

Doke is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Doke is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Doke is about 29 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 Doke

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

Health Facilities in Doke

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

FAQs about Doke