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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuligarh village had a total population of 2,542 people, including 1,269 males and 1,273 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.03%, with male literacy at 71.29% and female literacy at 46.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,670.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dhuligarh