Dungapalli - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Dungapalli is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jagannath Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungapalli is 410475. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dungapalli

As per Census 2011, Dungapalli village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 272 males and 287 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungapalli

Dungapalli 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 Dungapalli

Dungapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Dungapalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dungapalli is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungapalli

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

Health Facilities in Dungapalli

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

FAQs about Dungapalli