Dihadol - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Dihadol is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gadaparjang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihadol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihadol is 402267. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dihadol 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 Dihadol

As per Census 2011, Dihadol village has a total population of 1,429 people, consisting of 755 males and 674 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,167 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihadol

Dihadol 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 Dihadol

Dihadol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Dihadol is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dihadol is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihadol

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

Health Facilities in Dihadol

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

FAQs about Dihadol