Dhuma (Dhooma) - Kurud, Dhamtari

Dhuma (Dhooma) is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Dhuma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuma (Dhooma) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuma (Dhooma) is 446859. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.36 hectares and falls under the 493885 pincode. Gobra Nawapara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhuma (Dhooma)

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuma (Dhooma) village had a total population of 868 people, including 451 males and 417 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.98%, with male literacy at 92.40% and female literacy at 68.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuma (Dhooma)

Dhuma (Dhooma) 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 Dhuma (Dhooma)

Dhuma (Dhooma) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobra Nawapara to Dhuma (Dhooma) is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Dhuma (Dhooma) is about 40 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 Dhuma (Dhooma)

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

Health Facilities in Dhuma (Dhooma)

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

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