Dhobaling - Patrapur, Ganjam

Dhobaling is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Ramagiri and around 94 km from Chatrapur. Tumbagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobaling village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobaling is 413381. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Dhobaling

As per Census 2011, Dhobaling village has a total population of 107 people, consisting of 52 males and 55 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobaling

Dhobaling 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 Dhobaling

Public transport in the Dhobaling 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 133.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Dhobaling is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dhobaling is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobaling

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

Health Facilities in Dhobaling

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

FAQs about Dhobaling