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

As per Census 2011, Dhondra village has a total population of 145 people, consisting of 71 males and 74 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhondra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1457174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402020
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1447173
Literate Population1-1
Illiterate Population1447173

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JikimikiSouth-East0.72 km
BadomanjurikupaNorth0.86 km
SanomanjurukupaEast1.20 km
GandhichuaSouth-West1.22 km
DumbesiSouth-East1.73 km
SunakhuntiNorth1.73 km
SanosiringuluEast1.92 km
DakadumuriNorth-East1.98 km
BondhugudaEast2.46 km
PadurugudaNorth-East2.50 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhondra

Where is Dhondra located?

Dhondra village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhondra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhondra is Sibapadar.

What is the pincode of Dhondra?

The pincode of Dhondra is 765020.

What is the population of Dhondra?

Dhondra has a total population of 145, including 71 males and 74 females.

How many households are there in Dhondra?

There are 27 households in Dhondra.