Dudhiras - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Dudhiras is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 90 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Dhudhiras serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhiras village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhiras is 450206. The village covers a total geographical area of 998.18 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dudhiras

As per Census 2011, Dudhiras village has a total population of 569 people, consisting of 301 males and 268 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 565 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhiras

Dudhiras 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 Dudhiras

Dudhiras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Dudhiras is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Dudhiras is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhiras

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

Health Facilities in Dudhiras

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

FAQs about Dudhiras