Dhandamunda - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Dhandamunda is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhandamunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandamunda is 420775. The village covers a total geographical area of 990 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Dhandamunda 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 Dhandamunda

As per Census 2011, Dhandamunda village has a total population of 3,360 people, consisting of 1,694 males and 1,666 females. The village has 869 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 404 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,043 literate and 1,317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 506 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandamunda

Dhandamunda 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 Dhandamunda

Dhandamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Dhandamunda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhandamunda is about 65 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 Dhandamunda

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

Health Facilities in Dhandamunda

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

FAQs about Dhandamunda