Dholapathar - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Dholapathar is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bampa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholapathar is 403064. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dholapathar

According to the 2011 Census, Dholapathar village had a total population of 62 people, including 28 males and 34 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,214 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.65%, with male literacy at 64.00% and female literacy at 56.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholapathar

Dholapathar 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 Dholapathar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dholapathar. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Dholapathar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dholapathar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholapathar

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

Health Facilities in Dholapathar

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

FAQs about Dholapathar