Dharakhunti - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Dharakhunti is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Gunupur and around 59 km from Rayagada . Gulunthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharakhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharakhunti is 426731. The village covers a total geographical area of 957 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Dharakhunti

As per Census 2011, Dharakhunti village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 137 males and 146 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 45 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharakhunti

Dharakhunti 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 Dharakhunti

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dharakhunti. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Dharakhunti is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dharakhunti is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharakhunti

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

Health Facilities in Dharakhunti

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

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