Dudukathenga - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Dudukathenga is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dudkathenga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukathenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukathenga is 424046. The village covers a total geographical area of 686 hectares and falls under the 766028 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dudukathenga 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 Dudukathenga

As per Census 2011, Dudukathenga village has a total population of 2,436 people, consisting of 1,192 males and 1,244 females. The village has 640 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,119 literate and 1,317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,098 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukathenga

Dudukathenga 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 Dudukathenga

Dudukathenga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dudukathenga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dudukathenga is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukathenga

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

Health Facilities in Dudukathenga

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

FAQs about Dudukathenga