Dunda - Basta, Balasore

Dunda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Basta and around 34 km from Baleshwar. Mukuliasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunda is 392457. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dunda

According to the 2011 Census, Dunda village had a total population of 754 people, including 404 males and 350 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.58%, with male literacy at 94.25% and female literacy at 78.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunda

Dunda 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 Dunda

Dunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Dunda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dunda is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunda

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

Health Facilities in Dunda

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

FAQs about Dunda