Dudugaon - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Dudugaon is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rengali and around 50 km from Jharsuguda. Kadamdihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudugaon is 380969. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 768219 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Dudugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dudugaon village had a total population of 454 people, including 236 males and 218 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.69%, with male literacy at 88.61% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudugaon

Dudugaon 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 Dudugaon

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dudugaon. The nearest railway station is Daghora, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Dudugaon is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Dudugaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudugaon

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

Health Facilities in Dudugaon

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

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