Dudhapal - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Dudhapal is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gengutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhapal is 403171. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dudhapal 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 Dudhapal

As per Census 2011, Dudhapal village has a total population of 81 people, consisting of 40 males and 41 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 20 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhapal

Dudhapal 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 Dudhapal

Dudhapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Dudhapal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhapal

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

Health Facilities in Dudhapal

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

FAQs about Dudhapal