Duwa - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Duwa is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Tarhul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duwa is 447650. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.78 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Duwa

As per Census 2011, Duwa village has a total population of 525 people, consisting of 260 males and 265 females. The village has 102 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 303 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Duwa

Duwa 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 Duwa

Duwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Duwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Duwa is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duwa

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

Health Facilities in Duwa

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

FAQs about Duwa