Dugriya - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Dugriya is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Jamai and around 55 km from Chhindwara. Dungariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dugriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugriya is 494623. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.21 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dugriya

According to the 2011 Census, Dugriya village had a total population of 1,964 people, including 980 males and 984 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 523.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugriya

Dugriya 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 Dugriya

Dugriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junnor Deo, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Dugriya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Dugriya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugriya

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

Health Facilities in Dugriya

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

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