Dhupendih - Pithora, Mahasamund

Dhupendih is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bhaskarapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhupendih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhupendih is 446419. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.59 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dhupendih 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 Dhupendih

According to the 2011 Census, Dhupendih village had a total population of 566 people, including 268 males and 298 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 70.45% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhupendih

Dhupendih 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 Dhupendih

Dhupendih 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 Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Dhupendih is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dhupendih is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhupendih

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

Health Facilities in Dhupendih

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

FAQs about Dhupendih