Dumukupadu - Kolnara, Rayagada

Dumukupadu is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rayagada and around 28 km from Rayagada . Kolnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dumukupadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumukupadu is 426399. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dumukupadu

According to the 2011 Census, Dumukupadu village had a total population of 129 people, including 61 males and 68 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.83%, with male literacy at 4.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumukupadu

Dumukupadu 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 Dumukupadu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dumukupadu. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dumukupadu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dumukupadu 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 Dumukupadu

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

Health Facilities in Dumukupadu

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

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