Dangargundri - Narala, Kalahandi

Dangargundri is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gadebandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangargundri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangargundri is 422750. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dangargundri 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 Dangargundri

As per Census 2011, Dangargundri village has a total population of 275 people, consisting of 139 males and 136 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangargundri

Dangargundri 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 Dangargundri

Dangargundri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Dangargundri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dangargundri is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangargundri

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

Health Facilities in Dangargundri

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

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