Dengdung - Kumarghat, Unakoti

Dengdung is a village situated in the Kumarghat subdivision of Unakoti district, Tripura. It is located approximately 19 km from Kumarghat and around 39 km from Kailasahar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dengdung is 272698. The village covers a total geographical area of 1295 hectares and falls under the 799288 pincode. Kumarghat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Fatikroy Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dengdung

According to the 2011 Census, Dengdung village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 823 males and 831 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.17%, with male literacy at 94.77% and female literacy at 85.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,634.

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

Nearby Villages of Dengdung

Dengdung 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 Dengdung

Dengdung is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalkata, while the nearest airport is Kamalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumarghat to Dengdung is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Dengdung is about 39 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 Dengdung

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

Health Facilities in Dengdung

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

FAQs about Dengdung