Dendoguda - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Dendoguda is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Laitara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dendoguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dendoguda is 422367. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dendoguda

According to the 2011 Census, Dendoguda village had a total population of 1,357 people, including 676 males and 681 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 64.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Dendoguda

Dendoguda 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 Dendoguda

Public transport in the Dendoguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Dendoguda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dendoguda is about 38 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 Dendoguda

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

Health Facilities in Dendoguda

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

FAQs about Dendoguda