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

As per Census 2011, Dhuma village has a total population of 5,314 people, consisting of 2,770 males and 2,544 females. The village has 1,327 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 640 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,879 literate and 1,435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,086 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 475 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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