Dudipadar - Machh Kund, Koraput

Dudipadar is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lamtaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudipadar is 429579. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dudipadar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dudipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Dudipadar village had a total population of 111 people, including 67 males and 44 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 657 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.83%, with male literacy at 52.63% and female literacy at 35.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudipadar

Dudipadar 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 Dudipadar

Public transport in the Dudipadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Dudipadar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Dudipadar is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudipadar

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

Health Facilities in Dudipadar

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

FAQs about Dudipadar