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

As per Census 2011, Dhalapada village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 386 males and 361 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population747386361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894742
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)239113126
Literate Population573307266
Illiterate Population1747995

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JoragadiaEast1.15 km
BrahmankhantakholNorth-West1.65 km
KunindaSouth-East1.86 km
DarjaniNorth-East1.94 km
KainsiriSouth-West2.11 km
BhadaliapasiEast2.24 km
ChiruguniaNorth2.29 km
BalijhatiSouth2.57 km
BaruanWest2.65 km
AnalaNorth-West2.75 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dhalapada

Where is Dhalapada located?

Dhalapada village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhalapada?

Dhalapada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhalapada?

The pincode of Dhalapada is 759017.

What is the population of Dhalapada?

Dhalapada has a total population of 747, including 386 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Dhalapada?

There are 188 households in Dhalapada.

What is the literacy rate in Dhalapada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhalapada is 76.71%. Male literacy is 79.53% and female literacy is 73.68%.