Katadungri - Muribahal, Balangir

Katadungri 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. Gadagadabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katadungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katadungri is 421312. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Katadungri 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 Katadungri

As per Census 2011, Katadungri village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 322 males and 323 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katadungri

Katadungri 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 Katadungri

Katadungri 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 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Katadungri is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Katadungri 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 Katadungri

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

Health Facilities in Katadungri

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

FAQs about Katadungri