Dhinkia - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Dhinkia is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Abhyachandpur and around 25 km from Jagatsinghapur . Dhinkia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhinkia is 397309. The village covers a total geographical area of 854 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dhinkia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhinkia

According to the 2011 Census, Dhinkia village had a total population of 4,141 people, including 2,114 males and 2,027 females, living in 832 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.24%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 78.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhinkia

Dhinkia 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 Dhinkia

Dhinkia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bogada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Dhinkia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Dhinkia is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhinkia

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

Health Facilities in Dhinkia

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

FAQs about Dhinkia