Dhundhunwarda - Birsa, Balaghat

Dhundhunwarda is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from Baihar and around 85 km from Balaghat. Dhundhunwarda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhundhunwarda is 498065. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.03 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Dhundhunwarda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhundhunwarda village had a total population of 368 people, including 181 males and 187 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.92%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 44.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhundhunwarda

Dhundhunwarda 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 Dhundhunwarda

Dhundhunwarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Dhundhunwarda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dhundhunwarda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhundhunwarda

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

Health Facilities in Dhundhunwarda

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

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