Dhawaipur - Katghora, Korba

Dhawaipur is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Dhavaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhawaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawaipur is 435864. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Dhawaipur 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 Dhawaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawaipur village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 878 males and 848 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.59%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 64.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 889.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawaipur

Dhawaipur 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 Dhawaipur

Dhawaipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 Katghora to Dhawaipur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Dhawaipur 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 Dhawaipur

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

Health Facilities in Dhawaipur

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

FAQs about Dhawaipur