Duta - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Duta is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Salepali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duta is 422650. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Duta 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 Duta

According to the 2011 Census, Duta village had a total population of 743 people, including 367 males and 376 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.07%, with male literacy at 76.49% and female literacy at 43.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Duta

Duta 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 Duta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Duta. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Duta is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duta

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

Health Facilities in Duta

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

FAQs about Duta