Dudukamal - Belpara, Balangir

Dudukamal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bagdor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukamal is 420922. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Dudukamal

According to the 2011 Census, Dudukamal village had a total population of 295 people, including 161 males and 134 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.40%, with male literacy at 52.99% and female literacy at 30.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukamal

Dudukamal 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 Dudukamal

Dudukamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Dudukamal is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dudukamal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukamal

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

Health Facilities in Dudukamal

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

FAQs about Dudukamal