Dumha - Arang, Raipur

Dumha is a village situated in the Arang tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arang and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Dumha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumha is 444438. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.84 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Kharora is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dumha

According to the 2011 Census, Dumha village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 563 males and 558 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 82.04% and female literacy at 59.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumha

Dumha 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 Dumha

Dumha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharora to Dumha is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Dumha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumha

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

Health Facilities in Dumha

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

FAQs about Dumha