Dhansimulia - Jaleswar, Balasore

Dhansimulia is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Jaleswar and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Sugo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhansimulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansimulia is 391468. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 756084 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dhansimulia 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 Dhansimulia

As per Census 2011, Dhansimulia village has a total population of 1,568 people, consisting of 816 males and 752 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,251 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 407 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhansimulia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhansimulia

Dhansimulia 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 Dhansimulia

Dhansimulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Dhansimulia is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dhansimulia is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansimulia

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

Health Facilities in Dhansimulia

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

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