Duara - Churhat, Sidhi

Duara is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Duara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duara is 502480. The village covers a total geographical area of 921.87 hectares and falls under the 486771 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Duara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Duara

According to the 2011 Census, Duara village had a total population of 2,087 people, including 1,041 males and 1,046 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.17%, with male literacy at 56.15% and female literacy at 52.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 925.

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

Nearby Villages of Duara

Duara 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 Duara

Duara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Duara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Duara is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duara

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

Health Facilities in Duara

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

FAQs about Duara