Dholapasi - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Dholapasi is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Batagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholapasi is 402512. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dholapasi

As per Census 2011, Dholapasi village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 162 males and 164 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholapasi

Dholapasi 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 Dholapasi

Dholapasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Dholapasi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dholapasi is about 47 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 Dholapasi

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

Health Facilities in Dholapasi

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

FAQs about Dholapasi