Dudukaguda - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Dudukaguda is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kaniguama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukaguda is 424394. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 766037 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Dudukaguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dudukaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Dudukaguda village had a total population of 194 people, including 98 males and 96 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.89%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 41.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukaguda

Dudukaguda 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 Dudukaguda

Public transport in the Dudukaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dudukaguda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dudukaguda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukaguda

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

Health Facilities in Dudukaguda

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

FAQs about Dudukaguda