Dhiwanpuri - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Dhiwanpuri is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Simga and around 72 km from Raipur. Motiyardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhiwanpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhiwanpuri is 443496. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.75 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhiwanpuri

As per Census 2011, Dhiwanpuri village has a total population of 600 people, consisting of 303 males and 297 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 182 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population600303297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925042
Scheduled Castes (SC)294152142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1828894
Literate Population315191124
Illiterate Population285112173

Nearby Villages of Dhiwanpuri

Dhiwanpuri 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)
DhabadihNorth-East1.46 km
KhargadihSouth1.75 km
ManoharaSouth-West1.87 km
Moh BhathaSouth-East2.44 km
MotiyaridihNorth-West2.63 km
Sakri(koliha)North-East2.86 km
LawarSouth3.16 km
BuchiparNorth-East3.18 km
KolihaNorth3.79 km
AkaltaraWest4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhiwanpuri

Dhiwanpuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Dhiwanpuri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Dhiwanpuri is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhiwanpuri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhiwanpuri 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 Dhiwanpuri

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

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

FAQs about Dhiwanpuri

Where is Dhiwanpuri located?

Dhiwanpuri village is located in Simga Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhiwanpuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhiwanpuri is Motiyardih.

What is the pincode of Dhiwanpuri?

The pincode of Dhiwanpuri is 493101.

What is the population of Dhiwanpuri?

Dhiwanpuri has a total population of 600, including 303 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Dhiwanpuri?

There are 147 households in Dhiwanpuri.

What is the literacy rate in Dhiwanpuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhiwanpuri is 52.50%. Male literacy is 63.04% and female literacy is 41.75%.