Dunguri - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Dunguri is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Rairangpur and around 77 km from Baripada. Badjharan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dunguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dunguri is 388205. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dunguri

As per Census 2011, Dunguri village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 35 males and 39 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 24 literate and 50 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dunguri

Dunguri 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 Dunguri

Public transport in the Dunguri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dunguri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dunguri is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dunguri

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

Health Facilities in Dunguri

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

FAQs about Dunguri