Dholia

Dholia is a village located in Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Parajang (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Bam is the gram panchayat of Dholia village.

Here you can discover what makes Dholia unique in its vibrant Parajang-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Dholia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dholia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dholia is 402196. The village spans a total geographical area of 559 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759028. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Dholia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dholia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dholia

Population of Dholia

According to the 2011 Census, Dholia has a total population of about 621, with approximately 322 males and 299 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 59 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 300. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.00%, with male literacy at about 49.69% and female literacy near 35.79%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dholia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dholia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dholia. As per the 2011 stats, Dholia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dholia

Knowing the nearby villages of Dholia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dholia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dholia