Dhaur - Patan, Durg

Dhaur is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Dhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaur is 442655. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.33 hectares and falls under the 491107 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhaur

As per Census 2011, Dhaur village has a total population of 1,739 people, consisting of 886 males and 853 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,126 literate and 613 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhaur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhaur

Dhaur 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 Dhaur

Dhaur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marauda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Dhaur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dhaur is about 30 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 Dhaur

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

Health Facilities in Dhaur

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

FAQs about Dhaur