Dhapdhap - Katghora, Korba

Dhapdhap is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Dhapdhap village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhapdhap is 435868. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 495450 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhapdhap

According to the 2011 Census, Dhapdhap village had a total population of 665 people, including 341 males and 324 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 62.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhapdhap

Dhapdhap 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 Dhapdhap

Dhapdhap is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Dhapdhap is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhapdhap

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

Health Facilities in Dhapdhap

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

FAQs about Dhapdhap