Dhuma - Patan, Durg

Dhuma is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Soram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuma is 442711. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.73 hectares and falls under the 491221 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dhuma 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 Dhuma

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuma village had a total population of 639 people, including 324 males and 315 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.48%, with male literacy at 90.94% and female literacy at 73.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Dhuma 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

Dhuma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Dhuma is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Dhuma is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuma

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

Health Facilities in Dhuma

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Dhuma