Dhudukapara - Muribahal, Balangir

Dhudukapara is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Ganrei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhudukapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhudukapara is 421314. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhudukapara 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 Dhudukapara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhudukapara village had a total population of 450 people, including 218 males and 232 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.55%, with male literacy at 63.79% and female literacy at 32.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhudukapara

Dhudukapara 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 Dhudukapara

Dhudukapara 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 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Dhudukapara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhudukapara 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 Dhudukapara

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

Health Facilities in Dhudukapara

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

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