Dharmabeda - Lohandiguda, Bastar

Dharmabeda is a village situated in the Lohandiguda tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lohandiguda and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jagdalpur. Dharmabeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmabeda is 449169. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.37 hectares and falls under the 494010 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Dharmabeda

As per Census 2011, Dharmabeda village has a total population of 205 people, consisting of 94 males and 111 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,180 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20594111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321319
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1899
Literate Population1065452
Illiterate Population994059

Nearby Villages of Dharmabeda

Dharmabeda 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)
SatashpurSouth1.39 km
KodenarSouth-West1.65 km
ChandelaEast2.79 km
KarekotSouth-East2.94 km
MunjerSouth-East3.14 km
AmlidharWest3.40 km
KudhurNorth3.40 km
RaigondiSouth-West3.55 km
BintaSouth-East4.58 km
RakasmetaNorth-West4.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmabeda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dharmabeda. The nearest railway station is Silak Jhori, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Jagdalpur to Dharmabeda is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmabeda

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

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

Health Facilities in Dharmabeda

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

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

FAQs about Dharmabeda

Where is Dharmabeda located?

Dharmabeda village is located in Lohandiguda Tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharmabeda?

Dharmabeda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharmabeda?

The pincode of Dharmabeda is 494010.

What is the population of Dharmabeda?

Dharmabeda has a total population of 205, including 94 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Dharmabeda?

There are 49 households in Dharmabeda.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmabeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmabeda is 51.71%. Male literacy is 57.45% and female literacy is 46.85%.