Dhondra - Muniguda, Rayagada

Dhondra is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Ambadala and around 82 km from Rayagada . Sibapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhondra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhondra is 424769. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Dhondra 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.

Population of Dhondra

According to the 2011 Census, Dhondra village had a total population of 145 people, including 71 males and 74 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 0.95%, with female literacy at 1.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhondra

Dhondra 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 Dhondra

Dhondra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dhondra is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dhondra is about 82 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 Dhondra

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

Health Facilities in Dhondra

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

FAQs about Dhondra