Khediadunguri - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Khediadunguri is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khediadunguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khediadunguri is 387633. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Khediadunguri 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 Khediadunguri

According to the 2011 Census, Khediadunguri village had a total population of 605 people, including 305 males and 300 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.25%, with male literacy at 70.00% and female literacy at 35.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Khediadunguri

Khediadunguri 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 Khediadunguri

Khediadunguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Khediadunguri is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khediadunguri is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khediadunguri

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

Health Facilities in Khediadunguri

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

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