Dangakunda - Kudumuluguma, Malkangiri

Dangakunda is a village situated in the Kudumuluguma tehsil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Orkel and around 55 km from Malkangiri . Parkhanmalla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangakunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangakunda is 430875. The village falls under the 764051 pincode. Balimela is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Dangakunda

As per Census 2011, Dangakunda village has a total population of 509 people, consisting of 245 males and 264 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 57 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 446 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population509245264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1004852
Scheduled Castes (SC)1688
Scheduled Tribes (ST)446216230
Literate Population574215
Illiterate Population452203249

Nearby Villages of Dangakunda

Dangakunda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dangakunda

Dangakunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balimela to Dangakunda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malkangiri to Dangakunda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangakunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dangakunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dangakunda

Where is Dangakunda located?

Dangakunda village is located in Kudumuluguma Tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dangakunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Dangakunda is Parkhanmalla.

What is the pincode of Dangakunda?

The pincode of Dangakunda is 764051.

What is the population of Dangakunda?

Dangakunda has a total population of 509, including 245 males and 264 females.

How many households are there in Dangakunda?

There are 118 households in Dangakunda.

What is the literacy rate in Dangakunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dangakunda is 11.20%. Male literacy is 17.14% and female literacy is 5.68%.