Dungriguda - Sinapali, Nuapada

Dungriguda is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Karanbahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungriguda is 422230. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dungriguda

According to the 2011 Census, Dungriguda village had a total population of 530 people, including 261 males and 269 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.00%, with male literacy at 48.40% and female literacy at 20.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungriguda

Dungriguda 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 Dungriguda

Dungriguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Dungriguda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Dungriguda is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungriguda

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

Health Facilities in Dungriguda

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

FAQs about Dungriguda