Dharakot - Dharakote, Ganjam

Dharakot is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 73 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharakote and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Dharakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharakot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharakot is 411319. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dharakot

As per Census 2011, Dharakot village has a total population of 3,490 people, consisting of 1,779 males and 1,711 females. The village has 797 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 403 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,430 literate and 1,060 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharakot

Dharakot 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 Dharakot

Dharakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Dharakot is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dharakot is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharakot

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

Health Facilities in Dharakot

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

FAQs about Dharakot