Dhuligarh - Dangadi, Jajpur

Dhuligarh is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Jajapur Road and around 36 km from Jajapur . Dhuligarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuligarh is 400607. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 755015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dhuligarh

As per Census 2011, Dhuligarh village has a total population of 2,542 people, consisting of 1,269 males and 1,273 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 499 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,206 literate and 1,336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,670 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5421,2691,273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)499245254
Scheduled Castes (SC)234122112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,670816854
Literate Population1,206730476
Illiterate Population1,336539797

Nearby Villages of Dhuligarh

Dhuligarh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KantipurNorth1.13 km
DhapankiNorth-West1.79 km
MangobindapurNorth-West2.08 km
KaliapalNorth2.09 km
GaliachhandaNorth-East2.31 km
Sata BainsiaSouth2.37 km
OllalaNorth2.47 km
Gahira PatuliNorth-East2.68 km
KankadajharNorth2.82 km
KhuruntiWest2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhuligarh

Dhuligarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Dhuligarh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Dhuligarh is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuligarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dhuligarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dhuligarh

Where is Dhuligarh located?

Dhuligarh village is located in Dangadi Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhuligarh?

Dhuligarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhuligarh?

The pincode of Dhuligarh is 755015.

What is the population of Dhuligarh?

Dhuligarh has a total population of 2,542, including 1,269 males and 1,273 females.

How many households are there in Dhuligarh?

There are 576 households in Dhuligarh.

What is the literacy rate in Dhuligarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhuligarh is 47.44%. Male literacy is 57.53% and female literacy is 37.39%.