Dudukijharia - Paikmal, Bargarh

Dudukijharia is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Paikamal and around 134 km from Bargarh. Jameseth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukijharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukijharia is 379820. The village covers a total geographical area of 855 hectares and falls under the 768050 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Dudukijharia

As per Census 2011, Dudukijharia village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 648 males and 654 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 713 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 734 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukijharia

Dudukijharia 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 Dudukijharia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dudukijharia. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Dudukijharia is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Dudukijharia is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukijharia

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

Health Facilities in Dudukijharia

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

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