Dudhakundi - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Dudhakundi is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Khadambeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhakundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhakundi is 388046. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dudhakundi

As per Census 2011, Dudhakundi village has a total population of 202 people, consisting of 100 males and 102 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 66 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population202100102
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381721
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1949797
Literate Population663927
Illiterate Population1366175

Nearby Villages of Dudhakundi

Dudhakundi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DuarsuniNorth1.82 km
ArgalbindhaNorth-West1.93 km
KhadambedaSouth-West2.00 km
PandudaWest3.18 km
KitabedaSouth-West3.44 km
KadapaniWest3.83 km
KeshargadiaWest4.36 km
HatichhadNorth-West4.52 km
MusamariWest4.58 km
BadhuniaSouth-West4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dudhakundi

Dudhakundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dudhakundi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dudhakundi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhakundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dudhakundi

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

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

FAQs about Dudhakundi

Where is Dudhakundi located?

Dudhakundi village is located in Bisoi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dudhakundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dudhakundi is Khadambeda.

What is the pincode of Dudhakundi?

The pincode of Dudhakundi is 757033.

What is the population of Dudhakundi?

Dudhakundi has a total population of 202, including 100 males and 102 females.

How many households are there in Dudhakundi?

There are 41 households in Dudhakundi.

What is the literacy rate in Dudhakundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dudhakundi is 32.67%. Male literacy is 39.00% and female literacy is 26.47%.