Doun
About Doun
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Doun village is 490627. Doun village is located in Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Gotegaon (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Narsimhapur. As per 2009 stats, Doun village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 568.69 hectares. Doun has a total population of 868 peoples, out of which male population is 435 while female population is 433. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of doun village is 64.52% out of which 70.34% males and 58.66% females are literate. There are about 226 houses in doun village.
When it comes to administration, Doun village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Doun village comes under Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandla Lok Sabha constituency. Gotegaon is nearest town to doun village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
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Population of Doun
The population details of Doun cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 868 | 435 | 433 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 117 | 60 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 72 | 36 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 478 | 234 | 244 |
| Literate Population | 560 | 306 | 254 |
| Illiterate Population | 308 | 129 | 179 |
Connectivity of Doun
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Doun
Where is Doun located?
Doun village is situated in Gotegaon Tehsil, within the Narsimhapur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Doun?
Doun serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Doun as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Doun is 868, with 435 males and 433 females.
How many households are there in Doun as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Doun village has a total of 226 households.
What is the literacy rate in Doun as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Doun is 64.52%. The male literacy rate is 70.34%, while the female literacy rate is 58.66%.