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

As per Census 2011, Mukhiguda village has a total population of 1,167 people, consisting of 604 males and 563 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mukhiguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,167604563
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1939697
Scheduled Castes (SC)371195176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)325167158
Literate Population498337161
Illiterate Population669267402

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KirkakaniWest1.98 km
KermundaEast2.37 km
KandamalSouth-East2.48 km
SargigudaNorth-East2.53 km
BanjipadarSouth2.88 km
BabegudaEast3.42 km
GatagudaSouth3.97 km
JhulenbarNorth-West4.13 km
DumergudaSouth-East4.20 km
BokrasilWest4.60 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mukhiguda

Where is Mukhiguda located?

Mukhiguda village is located in Dharamgarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mukhiguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Mukhiguda is Dumarguda.

What is the pincode of Mukhiguda?

The pincode of Mukhiguda is 766029.

What is the population of Mukhiguda?

Mukhiguda has a total population of 1,167, including 604 males and 563 females.

How many households are there in Mukhiguda?

There are 294 households in Mukhiguda.

What is the literacy rate in Mukhiguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mukhiguda is 42.67%. Male literacy is 55.79% and female literacy is 28.60%.