Dorada - Athgarh, Cuttack

Dorada is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Athagad and around 55 km from Cuttack. Dorada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dorada is 399085. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dorada

According to the 2011 Census, Dorada village had a total population of 1,140 people, including 579 males and 561 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.84%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 74.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dorada

Dorada 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 Dorada

Public transport in the Dorada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Dorada is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Dorada is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dorada

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

Health Facilities in Dorada

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

FAQs about Dorada