Handifuta

Handifuta is a village located in Motunga tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Motunga (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Badalo is the gram panchayat of Handifuta village.

Here you can discover what makes Handifuta unique in its vibrant Motunga-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Handifuta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Handifuta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Handifuta is 402946. The village spans a total geographical area of 120 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759020. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Handifuta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Handifuta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Handifuta

Population of Handifuta

According to the 2011 Census, Handifuta has a total population of about 670, with approximately 364 males and 306 females. The sex ratio is around 840 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 216 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.93%, with male literacy at about 70.05% and female literacy near 58.82%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Handifuta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Handifuta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Handifuta. As per the 2011 stats, Handifuta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Handifuta

Knowing the nearby villages of Handifuta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Handifuta.

Frequently Asked Questions about Handifuta