Dundurm - Mohana, Gajapati

Dundurm is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Juba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dundurm village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dundurm is 413907. The village covers a total geographical area of 498 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Dundurm

As per Census 2011, Dundurm village has a total population of 481 people, consisting of 231 males and 250 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 99 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 452 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dundurm are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dundurm

Dundurm 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 Dundurm

Dundurm is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Dundurm is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Dundurm is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dundurm

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

Health Facilities in Dundurm

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

FAQs about Dundurm