Doun - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Doun is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Doun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doun is 490627. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.69 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Doun

According to the 2011 Census, Doun village had a total population of 868 people, including 435 males and 433 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Doun

Doun 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 Doun

Doun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Doun is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Doun is about 26 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 Doun

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

Health Facilities in Doun

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

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