Dumar - Ahiwara, Durg

Dumar is a village situated in the Ahiwara tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from Dhamdha and around 40 km from Durg. Dumar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumar is 442517. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.83 hectares and falls under the 490036 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dumar

According to the 2011 Census, Dumar village had a total population of 835 people, including 431 males and 404 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.68%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 69.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumar

Dumar 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 Dumar

Dumar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Dumar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dumar 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 Dumar

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

Health Facilities in Dumar

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

FAQs about Dumar