Dhuta - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Dhuta is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Sarangarh and around 52 km from Raigarh. Jasara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuta is 435310. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.75 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhuta 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 Dhuta

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuta village had a total population of 683 people, including 336 males and 347 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 53.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuta

Dhuta 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 Dhuta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhuta. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Dhuta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Dhuta is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuta

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

Health Facilities in Dhuta

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

FAQs about Dhuta