Doma - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Doma is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Doma village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doma is 531650. The village covers a total geographical area of 767 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Doma

According to the 2011 Census, Doma village had a total population of 1,755 people, including 884 males and 871 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.16%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,107.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,755884871
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263133130
Scheduled Castes (SC)628323305
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,107550557
Literate Population1,017583434
Illiterate Population738301437

Nearby Villages of Doma

Doma 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MorgaonWest1.72 km
NilajSouth-West2.04 km
Pathari (rithi)North2.26 km
MalkanpurSouth-West2.98 km
KhairiNorth-East3.54 km
ArjuniWest3.55 km
Butai (rithi )South-East4.45 km
KalimatiEast4.97 km
MahurkudaSouth-West5.39 km
KumbhitolaNorth5.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doma

Doma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Doma is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Doma is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Doma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Doma

Where is Doma located?

Doma village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Doma?

Doma is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Doma?

The pincode of Doma is 444807.

What is the population of Doma?

Doma had a total population of 1,755, including 884 males and 871 females.

How many households are there in Doma?

Doma had 359 households.

What is the literacy rate in Doma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doma was 68.16%. Male literacy was 77.63% and female literacy was 58.57%.