Donda - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur
Donda is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Thailo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Donda is 398279. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 754106 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Donda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Donda
Donda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jangal | West | 0.53 km |
| Thailo | South-East | 0.86 km |
| Alikanta | North | 1.31 km |
| Santo | North-West | 1.52 km |
| Aliha | East | 1.78 km |
| Saramai | East | 1.94 km |
| Alavar | South | 1.98 km |
| Kanti | North-West | 2.18 km |
| Majhikora | South-East | 2.19 km |
| Tunutuna | North-East | 2.28 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Donda
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Donda. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Donda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Donda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Donda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Donda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Donda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Donda
Where is Donda located?
Donda village is located in Balikuda Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Donda?
The Gram Panchayat of Donda is Thailo.
What is the pincode of Donda?
The pincode of Donda is 754106.