Dugudha - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Dugudha is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Sharata and around 79 km from Baripada. Kalamgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dugudha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugudha is 391268. The village covers a total geographical area of 930 hectares and falls under the 757079 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Dugudha

According to the 2011 Census, Dugudha village had a total population of 2,128 people, including 1,034 males and 1,094 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.92%, with male literacy at 41.80% and female literacy at 24.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,860.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugudha

Dugudha 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 Dugudha

Public transport in the Dugudha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Dugudha is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dugudha is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugudha

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

Health Facilities in Dugudha

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

FAQs about Dugudha