Dudumchuwan - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Dudumchuwan is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dudumchuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudumchuwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudumchuwan is 445858. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.69 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dudumchuwan

According to the 2011 Census, Dudumchuwan village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 511 males and 520 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 80.89% and female literacy at 53.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 427.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudumchuwan

Dudumchuwan 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 Dudumchuwan

Dudumchuwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Dudumchuwan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dudumchuwan is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudumchuwan

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

Health Facilities in Dudumchuwan

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

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