Dudungdarha - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Dudungdarha is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Nandupala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudungdarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudungdarha is 420726. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dudungdarha 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 Dudungdarha

According to the 2011 Census, Dudungdarha village had a total population of 225 people, including 108 males and 117 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.71%, with male literacy at 78.41% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudungdarha

Dudungdarha 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 Dudungdarha

Dudungdarha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Dudungdarha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dudungdarha is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudungdarha

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

Health Facilities in Dudungdarha

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

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