Dhurkuti - Narala, Kalahandi

Dhurkuti is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhurkuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhurkuti is 422890. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dhurkuti 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 Dhurkuti

As per Census 2011, Dhurkuti village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 239 males and 223 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhurkuti

Dhurkuti 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 Dhurkuti

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhurkuti. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Dhurkuti

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

Health Facilities in Dhurkuti

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

FAQs about Dhurkuti