Dudukabahal - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Dudukabahal is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Alanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudukabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudukabahal is 384204. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dudukabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Dudukabahal village had a total population of 1,645 people, including 816 males and 829 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.78%, with male literacy at 74.28% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,527.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudukabahal

Dudukabahal 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 Dudukabahal

Dudukabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Dudukabahal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dudukabahal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudukabahal

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

Health Facilities in Dudukabahal

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

FAQs about Dudukabahal