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

As per Census 2011, Duara village has a total population of 2,087 people, consisting of 1,041 males and 1,046 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 1,146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 925 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0871,0411,046
Child Population (0–6 yrs)350195155
Scheduled Castes (SC)17571104
Scheduled Tribes (ST)925462463
Literate Population941475466
Illiterate Population1,146566580

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PateriNorth-West1.91 km
PawaNorth-East2.09 km
DadhiyaNorth-West3.40 km
Bhaluha KalaEast3.41 km
Tikat KalanNorth-East3.50 km
SandaWest3.54 km
MirchwarSouth-East4.04 km
BadhauraSouth4.38 km
KargilSouth-East4.88 km
Bhelki KhurdEast5.03 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Duara

Where is Duara located?

Duara village is located in Churhat Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Duara?

Duara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Duara?

The pincode of Duara is 486771.

What is the population of Duara?

Duara has a total population of 2,087, including 1,041 males and 1,046 females.

How many households are there in Duara?

There are 350 households in Duara.

What is the literacy rate in Duara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Duara is 45.09%. Male literacy is 45.63% and female literacy is 44.55%.