Dhurkot - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Dhurkot is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Janjgir and around 16 km from Janjgir. Dhurkot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhurkot is 436556. The village covers a total geographical area of 1176.89 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dhurkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhurkot

According to the 2011 Census, Dhurkot village had a total population of 4,794 people, including 2,414 males and 2,380 females, living in 913 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 59.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Dhurkot

Dhurkot 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 Dhurkot

Dhurkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Dhurkot is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Dhurkot is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhurkot

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

Health Facilities in Dhurkot

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

FAQs about Dhurkot