Dudukabahal - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Dudukabahal is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Babuchhipidihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukabahal is 381174. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Dudukabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Dudukabahal village had a total population of 540 people, including 252 males and 288 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.78%, with male literacy at 90.79% and female literacy at 77.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukabahal

Dudukabahal 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 Dudukabahal

Dudukabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Dudukabahal is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukabahal

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

Health Facilities in Dudukabahal

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

FAQs about Dudukabahal