Dhalapada - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Dhalapada is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dhalapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalapada is 402554. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhalapada

According to the 2011 Census, Dhalapada village had a total population of 747 people, including 386 males and 361 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.08%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 83.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalapada

Dhalapada 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 Dhalapada

Dhalapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Dhalapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dhalapada is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalapada

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

Health Facilities in Dhalapada

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

FAQs about Dhalapada