Dudugaon - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Dudugaon is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Anandapur and around 90 km from Kendujhar. Taratara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudugaon is 387033. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dudugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dudugaon village had a total population of 1,534 people, including 783 males and 751 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 83.99% and female literacy at 63.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 764.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudugaon

Dudugaon 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 Dudugaon

Dudugaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Dudugaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Dudugaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudugaon

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

Health Facilities in Dudugaon

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

FAQs about Dudugaon