Dudhwara - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Dudhwara is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Dudhwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhwara is 446964. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.73 hectares and falls under the 492101 pincode. Magarlod is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dudhwara 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 Dudhwara

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhwara village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 613 males and 619 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.46%, with male literacy at 74.95% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhwara

Dudhwara 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 Dudhwara

Dudhwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurud, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magarlod to Dudhwara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Dudhwara 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 Dudhwara

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

Health Facilities in Dudhwara

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

FAQs about Dudhwara