Dolapur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Dolapur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Soro and around 87 km from Baleshwar. Aruhabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dolapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dolapur is 393933. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dolapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dolapur village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 588 males and 602 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.25%, with male literacy at 95.28% and female literacy at 79.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dolapur

Dolapur 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 Dolapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dolapur. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Dolapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dolapur is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dolapur

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

Health Facilities in Dolapur

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

FAQs about Dolapur