Dhodamahula - Loisinga, Balangir

Dhodamahula is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Loisingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhodamahula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodamahula is 419947. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhodamahula

According to the 2011 Census, Dhodamahula village had a total population of 777 people, including 400 males and 377 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 82.37% and female literacy at 68.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhodamahula

Dhodamahula 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 Dhodamahula

Dhodamahula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Dhodamahula is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhodamahula is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhodamahula

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

Health Facilities in Dhodamahula

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

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