Durugdih - Bilha, Bilaspur

Durugdih is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Durgdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durugdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durugdih is 439031. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.57 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Durugdih

According to the 2011 Census, Durugdih village had a total population of 960 people, including 490 males and 470 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.78%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Durugdih

Durugdih 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 Durugdih

Durugdih 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 Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Durugdih is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Durugdih is about 36 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 Durugdih

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

Health Facilities in Durugdih

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

FAQs about Durugdih