Mudugal - Astaranga, Puri

Mudugal is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Saripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mudugal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mudugal is 409234. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Mudugal

According to the 2011 Census, Mudugal village had a total population of 1,499 people, including 780 males and 719 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 73.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Mudugal

Mudugal 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 Mudugal

Mudugal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Mudugal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Mudugal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mudugal

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

Health Facilities in Mudugal

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

FAQs about Mudugal