Dob - Tamia, Chhindwara

Dob is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Dob village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dob is 493779. The village covers a total geographical area of 575.7 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Dongar Parasia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dob

According to the 2011 Census, Dob village had a total population of 710 people, including 356 males and 354 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.76%, with male literacy at 63.42% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 583.

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

Nearby Villages of Dob

Dob 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 Dob

Dob is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palachauri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongar Parasia to Dob is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Dob is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dob

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

Health Facilities in Dob

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

FAQs about Dob