Dowabok Village Overview
Dowabok is a village in Selsella tehsil of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It lies about 25 km from Selsella tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Tura district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Dowabok village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dowabok is 272800. Selsella is the nearest town.
Location Map of Dowabok
Population & Demographics of Dowabok
This section provides population and demographic details of Dowabok village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| Literate Population | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 8 | 12 |
Key population details of Dowabok village are given below:
- Dowabok village is a very small village with a total population of around 65, including approximately 33 males and 32 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 65 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dowabok village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.23%.
- There are around 13 households in Dowabok village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dowabok
Transport facilities help residents of Dowabok village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dowabok
The following villages are located close to Dowabok and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dowabok
- Where is Dowabok located?
- Dowabok village is located in Selsella Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
- What is the pincode of Dowabok?
- The pincode of Dowabok is 794104.
- What is the population of Dowabok?
- Dowabok has a total population of 65, including 33 males and 32 females.
- How many households are there in Dowabok?
- There are 13 households in Dowabok.
- What is the literacy rate in Dowabok?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dowabok is 69.23%. Male literacy is 75.76% and female literacy is 62.50%.