Dungrigura - Muribahal, Balangir

Dungrigura is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 94 km from Balangir. Tupaudar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungrigura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungrigura is 421375. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dungrigura 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 Dungrigura

According to the 2011 Census, Dungrigura village had a total population of 609 people, including 297 males and 312 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.03%, with male literacy at 70.16% and female literacy at 26.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population609297312
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014952
Scheduled Castes (SC)351520
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population24417470
Illiterate Population365123242

Nearby Villages of Dungrigura

Dungrigura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TatoparaSouth1.75 km
DhudukaparaNorth-West1.96 km
JamkaniEast2.58 km
TupaudarSouth-East2.76 km
AsurmundaNorth-West3.05 km
ThemaraSouth3.23 km
PitaparaSouth3.32 km
UtkelaSouth3.60 km
GolabandhSouth-West3.64 km
BadudarSouth-East3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dungrigura

Public transport in the Dungrigura 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 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Dungrigura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dungrigura is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungrigura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dungrigura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dungrigura

Where is Dungrigura located?

Dungrigura village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dungrigura?

The Gram Panchayat of Dungrigura is Tupaudar.

What is the pincode of Dungrigura?

The pincode of Dungrigura is 767035.

What is the population of Dungrigura?

Dungrigura had a total population of 609, including 297 males and 312 females.

How many households are there in Dungrigura?

Dungrigura had 164 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dungrigura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dungrigura was 48.03%. Male literacy was 70.16% and female literacy was 26.92%.