Mukhiguda - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Mukhiguda is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dumarguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukhiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukhiguda is 423927. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mukhiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Mukhiguda village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 604 males and 563 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.13%, with male literacy at 66.34% and female literacy at 34.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukhiguda

Mukhiguda 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 Mukhiguda

Mukhiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Mukhiguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Mukhiguda is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukhiguda

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

Health Facilities in Mukhiguda

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

FAQs about Mukhiguda