Dharol - Paikmal, Bargarh

Dharol is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Paikamal and around 172 km from Bargarh. Mandesil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharol is 379809. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 768039 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dharol

As per Census 2011, Dharol village has a total population of 1,370 people, consisting of 675 males and 695 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 789 literate and 581 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 394 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,370675695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809684
Scheduled Castes (SC)974948
Scheduled Tribes (ST)394188206
Literate Population789455334
Illiterate Population581220361

Nearby Villages of Dharol

Dharol 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadoghuchaNorth-East1.69 km
JamsethEast2.16 km
ChhindeikelaSouth-East2.32 km
PipalchhendiWest2.43 km
DumerbahalNorth2.83 km
CherangajhanjNorth-East3.06 km
KhairaniSouth-West3.24 km
BheruamundaEast3.45 km
SahipalaNorth-West4.12 km
NilatharNorth-East4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharol

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dharol. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Dharol is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Dharol is about 172 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dharol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dharol

Where is Dharol located?

Dharol village is located in Paikmal Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharol?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharol is Mandesil.

What is the pincode of Dharol?

The pincode of Dharol is 768039.

What is the population of Dharol?

Dharol has a total population of 1,370, including 675 males and 695 females.

How many households are there in Dharol?

There are 315 households in Dharol.

What is the literacy rate in Dharol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharol is 57.59%. Male literacy is 67.41% and female literacy is 48.06%.