Motunga - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Motunga is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Motunga and around 40 km from Dhenkanal. Motanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motunga is 402905. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Motunga

According to the 2011 Census, Motunga village had a total population of 1,883 people, including 998 males and 885 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.28%, with male literacy at 83.20% and female literacy at 68.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Motunga

Motunga 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 Motunga

Motunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Motunga is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Motunga is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motunga

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

Health Facilities in Motunga

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

FAQs about Motunga