Dhobei Village - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Dhobei is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Japa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobei is 397384. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Dhobei 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 Dhobei

As per Census 2011, Dhobei village has a total population of 599 people, consisting of 319 males and 280 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobei

Dhobei 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 Dhobei

Dhobei is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Dhobei is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Dhobei is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobei

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

Health Facilities in Dhobei

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

FAQs about Dhobei