Dakuamunda - Kishorenagar, Angul

Dakuamunda is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kishorenagar and around 77 km from Anugul . Bomur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakuamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakuamunda is 404620. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dakuamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dakuamunda village had a total population of 163 people, including 79 males and 84 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.45%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 78.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakuamunda

Dakuamunda 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 Dakuamunda

Dakuamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Dakuamunda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Dakuamunda is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakuamunda

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

Health Facilities in Dakuamunda

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

FAQs about Dakuamunda