Dihapadhal - Ghumusar, Ganjam

Dihapadhal is a village situated in the Ghumusar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Bhanjanagar and around 105 km from Chatrapur. Dihapadhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihapadhal is 410600. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Dihapadhal

According to the 2011 Census, Dihapadhal village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,211 males and 1,242 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 71.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihapadhal

Dihapadhal 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 Dihapadhal

Dihapadhal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Dihapadhal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dihapadhal is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihapadhal

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

Health Facilities in Dihapadhal

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

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