Dhaunramal - Narala, Kalahandi

Dhaunramal is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghodabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaunramal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaunramal is 422714. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhaunramal 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 Dhaunramal

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaunramal village had a total population of 415 people, including 203 males and 212 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.01%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 52.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaunramal

Dhaunramal 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 Dhaunramal

Dhaunramal 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 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Dhaunramal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhaunramal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaunramal

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

Health Facilities in Dhaunramal

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

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