Dukalghat - Saintala, Balangir

Dukalghat is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jhinkidunguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dukalghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dukalghat is 421091. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Dukalghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dukalghat

According to the 2011 Census, Dukalghat village had a total population of 567 people, including 282 males and 285 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.57%, with male literacy at 50.43% and female literacy at 28.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Dukalghat

Dukalghat 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 Dukalghat

Dukalghat 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 Sikir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dukalghat is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dukalghat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dukalghat

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

Health Facilities in Dukalghat

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

FAQs about Dukalghat