Dhaugan - Dharakote, Ganjam

Dhaugan is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharakote and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Dhaugam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaugan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaugan is 411351. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhaugan 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 Dhaugan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaugan village had a total population of 2,089 people, including 1,075 males and 1,014 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 78.08% and female literacy at 66.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaugan

Dhaugan 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 Dhaugan

Dhaugan 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 113.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Dhaugan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dhaugan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaugan

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

Health Facilities in Dhaugan

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

FAQs about Dhaugan