Dhusamunda - Kantabanji, Balangir

Dhusamunda is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from Turekela and around 90 km from Balangir. Hial serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhusamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhusamunda is 420877. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhusamunda 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 Dhusamunda

As per Census 2011, Dhusamunda village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 142 males and 144 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhusamunda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhusamunda

Dhusamunda 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 Dhusamunda

Dhusamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dhusamunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhusamunda 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 Dhusamunda

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

Health Facilities in Dhusamunda

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

FAQs about Dhusamunda