Dhuma - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Dhuma is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Ghuma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuma is 214289. The village covers a total geographical area of 884.7 hectares and falls under the 231226 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dhuma

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuma village had a total population of 3,486 people, including 1,788 males and 1,698 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.79%, with male literacy at 68.90% and female literacy at 42.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,884.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Dhuma is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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