Duked - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi
Duked is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Urladani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duked village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Duked is 422702. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Duked village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Duked
According to the 2011 Census, Duked village had a total population of 85 people, including 43 males and 42 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.16%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 48.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85 | 43 | 42 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 45 | 30 | 15 |
| Illiterate Population | 40 | 13 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Duked
Duked is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Duked
Public transport in the Duked is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Duked is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Duked
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Duked village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Duked
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Duked village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Duked
Where is Duked located?
Duked village is located in Madanpur Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Duked?
The Gram Panchayat of Duked is Urladani.
What is the pincode of Duked?
The pincode of Duked is 766102.
What is the population of Duked?
Duked had a total population of 85, including 43 males and 42 females.
How many households are there in Duked?
Duked had 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Duked?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Duked was 67.16%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 48.39%.