Dokanda - Kanas, Puri

Dokanda is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Bokanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokanda is 409586. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dokanda

According to the 2011 Census, Dokanda village had a total population of 2,300 people, including 1,184 males and 1,116 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.37%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 75.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 952.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokanda

Dokanda 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 Dokanda

Dokanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Dokanda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Dokanda is about 35 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 Dokanda

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

Health Facilities in Dokanda

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

FAQs about Dokanda