Dhumabhatha - Basna, Mahasamund

Dhumabhatha is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Durugpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumabhatha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumabhatha is 445731. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.2 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhumabhatha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumabhatha village had a total population of 705 people, including 360 males and 345 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.29%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumabhatha

Dhumabhatha 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 Dhumabhatha

Dhumabhatha 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Dhumabhatha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dhumabhatha is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhumabhatha

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

Health Facilities in Dhumabhatha

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

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