Dholakata - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Dholakata is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Ramagiri and around 50 km from Paralakhemundi. Subalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholakata is 415018. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Dholakata

According to the 2011 Census, Dholakata village had a total population of 118 people, including 68 males and 50 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 735 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.89%, with male literacy at 30.00% and female literacy at 5.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dholakata

Dholakata 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 Dholakata

Dholakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Dholakata is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Dholakata is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholakata

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

Health Facilities in Dholakata

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

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