Jharan Dungri - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Jharan Dungri is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Damkarlakhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharan Dungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharan Dungri is 422469. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Jharan Dungri 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 Jharan Dungri

As per Census 2011, Jharan Dungri village has a total population of 133 people, consisting of 64 males and 69 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 62 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jharan Dungri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jharan Dungri

Jharan Dungri 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 Jharan Dungri

Jharan Dungri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Jharan Dungri is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jharan Dungri is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharan Dungri

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

Health Facilities in Jharan Dungri

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

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