Duda - Colonelganj, Gonda

Duda is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Doodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duda is 174979. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.35 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Kanailganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Duda

According to the 2011 Census, Duda village had a total population of 626 people, including 324 males and 302 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.84%, with male literacy at 65.59% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Duda

Duda 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 Duda

Duda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanailganj to Duda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Duda is about 40 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 Duda

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

Health Facilities in Duda

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

FAQs about Duda