Motunga

Motunga is a village located in Motunga tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Motunga (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Motanga is the gram panchayat of Motunga village.

Here you can discover what makes Motunga unique in its vibrant Motunga-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Motunga’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 Motunga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Motunga is 402905. The village spans a total geographical area of 157 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759121. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Motunga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Motunga 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 Motunga

Population of Motunga

According to the 2011 Census, Motunga has a total population of about 1,883, with approximately 998 males and 885 females. The sex ratio is around 886 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 201 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 356 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 21. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.14%, with male literacy at about 73.45% and female literacy near 62.15%. There are around 446 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Motunga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Motunga

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

Nearby Villages of Motunga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Motunga