Dhobasila - Nilagiri, Balasore

Dhobasila is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Nilagiri and around 20 km from Baleshwar. Dhobasila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobasila is 393148. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhobasila

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobasila village had a total population of 3,454 people, including 1,778 males and 1,676 females, living in 815 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,916.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobasila

Dhobasila 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 Dhobasila

Dhobasila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilgiri Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Dhobasila is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dhobasila is about 20 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 Dhobasila

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

Health Facilities in Dhobasila

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

FAQs about Dhobasila