India, Oct. 5 -- Despite rapid development in the digital age, residents of two remote villages in Odisha's Angul district continue to struggle for basic facilities.

Villagers of Kandha Koili and Siti Koili under Manikjodi panchayat in Angul Sadar block say they have repeatedly approached the administration and elected representatives but allegedly remain deprived of essential infrastructure.

Over 200 Families Struggle In Remote Angul Villages

Located around 25 km from Angul block, the two revenue villages are surrounded by hills and dense forests and are home to more than 200 families.

From Antulia on the main road, residents have to travel around five kilometres through the forest to reach the villages. The road is allegedly uneven ...