Haladigundi - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Haladigundi is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Makuakateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haladigundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haladigundi is 402502. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Haladigundi

According to the 2011 Census, Haladigundi village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 539 males and 507 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.51%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 54.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 709.

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

Nearby Villages of Haladigundi

Haladigundi 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 Haladigundi

Haladigundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Haladigundi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Haladigundi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Haladigundi

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

Health Facilities in Haladigundi

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

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