Dharakunda - Kolnara, Rayagada
Dharakunda is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Rayagada and around 28 km from Rayagada . Badakhilapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharakunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharakunda is 426226. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Dharakunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dharakunda
Dharakunda 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Badakhilapadar | South-East | 1.47 km |
| Badagumuda | South | 1.98 km |
| Sanagumuda | South | 3.09 km |
| Rainasikabadi | South | 3.09 km |
| Ghataneli (pataguda) | East | 3.13 km |
| Aribi | South-West | 3.14 km |
| Patraguda | South-West | 3.38 km |
| Kumbhiguda | South | 4.29 km |
| Pongili | South-West | 4.56 km |
| Sorada | South-East | 4.79 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dharakunda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dharakunda. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dharakunda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dharakunda is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dharakunda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dharakunda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dharakunda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dharakunda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dharakunda
Where is Dharakunda located?
Dharakunda village is located in Kolnara Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dharakunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Dharakunda is Badakhilapadar.
What is the pincode of Dharakunda?
The pincode of Dharakunda is 765021.