Dokara - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Dokara is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Misrauliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dokara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokara is 178360. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.62 hectares and falls under the 272189 pincode. Dumariyaganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dokara

As per Census 2011, Dokara village has a total population of 390 people, consisting of 213 males and 177 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 830 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dokara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population390213177
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643430
Scheduled Castes (SC)934944
Literate Population17111655
Illiterate Population21997122

Nearby Villages of Dokara

Dokara 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)
MishrauliaSouth-East0.79 km
ChetraNorth-West0.96 km
Khoirya RaghvershingNorth-East0.98 km
Bhaggo BharSouth1.26 km
ThamuhawaSouth-West1.31 km
Sehri BuzurgEast1.37 km
Kakra PokharWest1.78 km
Taliya DehaNorth-West1.84 km
BargdwaNorth-East1.94 km
JhajhraoNorth2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dokara

Dokara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahirauli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariyaganj to Dokara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Dokara is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dokara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dokara

Where is Dokara located?

Dokara village is located in Domariyaganj Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dokara?

The Gram Panchayat of Dokara is Misrauliya.

What is the pincode of Dokara?

The pincode of Dokara is 272189.

What is the population of Dokara?

Dokara has a total population of 390, including 213 males and 177 females.

How many households are there in Dokara?

There are 52 households in Dokara.

What is the literacy rate in Dokara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dokara is 43.85%. Male literacy is 54.46% and female literacy is 31.07%.