Dhoben - Narala, Kalahandi

Dhoben is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ulikupa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhoben village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoben is 422747. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dhoben

According to the 2011 Census, Dhoben village had a total population of 696 people, including 349 males and 347 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.11%, with male literacy at 49.83% and female literacy at 38.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhoben

Dhoben 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 Dhoben

Dhoben is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Dhoben is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhoben is about 37 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 Dhoben

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

Health Facilities in Dhoben

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

FAQs about Dhoben