Dudukamunda - Agalpur, Balangir

Dudukamunda is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 66 km from Loisinga and around 66 km from Balangir. Nagaon(a) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukamunda is 419826. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Dudukamunda 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 Dudukamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dudukamunda village had a total population of 797 people, including 400 males and 397 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.16%, with male literacy at 84.70% and female literacy at 67.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukamunda

Dudukamunda 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 Dudukamunda

Dudukamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Dudukamunda is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dudukamunda is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukamunda

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

Health Facilities in Dudukamunda

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

FAQs about Dudukamunda