Duduka - Agalpur, Balangir

Duduka is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Loisinga and around 42 km from Balangir. Duduka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duduka is 419867. The village covers a total geographical area of 898 hectares and falls under the 767061 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Duduka

According to the 2011 Census, Duduka village had a total population of 3,137 people, including 1,549 males and 1,588 females, living in 855 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.36%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 62.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 482.

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

Nearby Villages of Duduka

Duduka 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 Duduka

Duduka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Duduka is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Duduka is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duduka

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

Health Facilities in Duduka

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

FAQs about Duduka