Mrudanga - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Mrudanga is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mrudanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mrudanga is 402631. The village covers a total geographical area of 654 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Mrudanga

According to the 2011 Census, Mrudanga village had a total population of 2,716 people, including 1,430 males and 1,286 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.08%, with male literacy at 92.40% and female literacy at 75.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,046, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Mrudanga

Mrudanga 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 Mrudanga

Mrudanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Mrudanga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Mrudanga is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mrudanga

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

Health Facilities in Mrudanga

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

FAQs about Mrudanga