Dhuliuda - Basta, Balasore

Dhuliuda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Basta and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Kulida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuliuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuliuda is 392358. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhuliuda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuliuda village had a total population of 358 people, including 183 males and 175 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.79%, with male literacy at 96.34% and female literacy at 84.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuliuda

Dhuliuda 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 Dhuliuda

Dhuliuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Dhuliuda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dhuliuda is about 35 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 Dhuliuda

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

Health Facilities in Dhuliuda

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

FAQs about Dhuliuda