Dundelmal - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Dundelmal is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dundeimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dundelmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dundelmal is 423820. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dundelmal

According to the 2011 Census, Dundelmal village had a total population of 845 people, including 425 males and 420 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.75%, with male literacy at 57.34% and female literacy at 33.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Dundelmal

Dundelmal 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 Dundelmal

Dundelmal 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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dundelmal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dundelmal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dundelmal

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

Health Facilities in Dundelmal

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

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