Dhodapalli - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Dhodapalli is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Budurungu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhodapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodapalli is 410505. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhodapalli 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 Dhodapalli

As per Census 2011, Dhodapalli village has a total population of 634 people, consisting of 318 males and 316 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 495 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhodapalli

Dhodapalli 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 Dhodapalli

Dhodapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Dhodapalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dhodapalli is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhodapalli

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

Health Facilities in Dhodapalli

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

FAQs about Dhodapalli