Dhuansahi - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Dhuansahi 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 47 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Nuadihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuansahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuansahi is 397333. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Dhuansahi 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 Dhuansahi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuansahi village had a total population of 527 people, including 258 males and 269 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.08%, with male literacy at 96.60% and female literacy at 87.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuansahi

Dhuansahi 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 Dhuansahi

Dhuansahi 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 Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Dhuansahi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Dhuansahi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuansahi

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

Health Facilities in Dhuansahi

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

FAQs about Dhuansahi