Domuhani - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Domuhani is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Akhuapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Domuhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Domuhani is 402235. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Domuhani 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 Domuhani

As per Census 2011, Domuhani village has a total population of 1,432 people, consisting of 717 males and 715 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 469 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Domuhani

Domuhani 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 Domuhani

Domuhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Domuhani is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Domuhani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Domuhani

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

Health Facilities in Domuhani

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

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