Duwalikarka - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Duwalikarka is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Duwalikarka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duwalikarka is 450196. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.47 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Duwalikarka 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 Duwalikarka

According to the 2011 Census, Duwalikarka village had a total population of 539 people, including 251 males and 288 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 11.75%, with male literacy at 16.67% and female literacy at 7.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Duwalikarka

Duwalikarka 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 Duwalikarka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Duwalikarka. The nearest railway station is Kawargaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Duwalikarka is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Duwalikarka is about 32 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 Duwalikarka

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

Health Facilities in Duwalikarka

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

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