Dharampur - Pithora, Mahasamund

Dharampur is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bagardarha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampur is 446510. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampur village had a total population of 813 people, including 394 males and 419 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 64.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharampur

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

Dharampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Dharampur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dharampur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharampur

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

Health Facilities in Dharampur

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

FAQs about Dharampur