Dhumabhantha - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Dhumabhantha is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Baramkela and around 60 km from Raigarh. Dhumabhanta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumabhantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumabhantha is 435690. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.024 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dhumabhantha

As per Census 2011, Dhumabhantha village has a total population of 778 people, consisting of 399 males and 379 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhumabhantha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population778399379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834439
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1859293
Literate Population576326250
Illiterate Population20273129

Nearby Villages of Dhumabhantha

Dhumabhantha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SingarpurSouth-East0.92 km
BoirdihNorth-East1.58 km
SingariSouth-West1.59 km
BasantpurEast1.80 km
HathilapaliNorth1.83 km
JhanakpurNorth-West1.95 km
KamridSouth-East2.21 km
KhorigaonNorth-East2.26 km
BudeliWest2.30 km
MendaraSouth2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhumabhantha

Dhumabhantha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Dhumabhantha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Dhumabhantha is about 60 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 Dhumabhantha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhumabhantha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhumabhantha

Where is Dhumabhantha located?

Dhumabhantha village is located in Baramkela Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhumabhantha?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhumabhantha is Dhumabhanta.

What is the pincode of Dhumabhantha?

The pincode of Dhumabhantha is 496551.

What is the population of Dhumabhantha?

Dhumabhantha has a total population of 778, including 399 males and 379 females.

How many households are there in Dhumabhantha?

There are 218 households in Dhumabhantha.

What is the literacy rate in Dhumabhantha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhumabhantha is 74.04%. Male literacy is 81.70% and female literacy is 65.96%.