Duwalgundra - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Duwalgundra is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 72 km from Rajnandgaon. Tirpemeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duwalgundra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duwalgundra is 441559. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.86 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Duwalgundra

According to the 2011 Census, Duwalgundra village had a total population of 370 people, including 184 males and 186 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.48%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 62.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Duwalgundra

Duwalgundra 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 Duwalgundra

Duwalgundra 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 Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Duwalgundra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Duwalgundra is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duwalgundra

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

Health Facilities in Duwalgundra

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

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