Dhaurpur - Lundra, Surguja

Dhaurpur is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Dhourpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaurpur is 433335. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Dhaurpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaurpur village had a total population of 892 people, including 509 males and 383 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 752 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaurpur

Dhaurpur 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 Dhaurpur

Dhaurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Dhaurpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Dhaurpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaurpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhaurpur

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

FAQs about Dhaurpur