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

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhiras village had a total population of 569 people, including 301 males and 268 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.71%, with male literacy at 45.56% and female literacy at 12.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

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