Dhundimahul - Bangomunda, Balangir

Dhundimahul is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kansil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhundimahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhundimahul is 421305. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dhundimahul

According to the 2011 Census, Dhundimahul village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 531 males and 499 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.14%, with male literacy at 71.89% and female literacy at 43.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhundimahul

Dhundimahul 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 Dhundimahul

Dhundimahul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dhundimahul is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhundimahul is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhundimahul

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

Health Facilities in Dhundimahul

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

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