Dhobania - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Dhobania is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baligorada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobania is 402371. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhobania 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 Dhobania

As per Census 2011, Dhobania village has a total population of 81 people, consisting of 43 males and 38 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobania

Dhobania 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 Dhobania

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhobania. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Dhobania is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dhobania is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobania

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

Health Facilities in Dhobania

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

FAQs about Dhobania