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.

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.

For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dungapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Dungapalli village had a total population of 559 people, including 272 males and 287 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.85%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 58.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

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