Dhudwa - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Dhudwa is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kandrikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhudwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhudwa is 497924. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.69 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Dhudwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhudwa village had a total population of 835 people, including 417 males and 418 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.89%, with male literacy at 92.65% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhudwa

Dhudwa 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 Dhudwa

Dhudwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Dhudwa is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhudwa

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

Health Facilities in Dhudwa

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

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