Dhuma - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Dhuma is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Dhooma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuma is 495816. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.27 hectares and falls under the 480888 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dhuma

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuma village had a total population of 5,314 people, including 2,770 males and 2,544 females, living in 1,327 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.99%, with male literacy at 88.11% and female literacy at 77.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,086, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuma

Dhuma 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 Dhuma

Dhuma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shikara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Dhuma is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Dhuma is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuma

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

Health Facilities in Dhuma

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

FAQs about Dhuma