Dadhipur - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Dadhipur is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mangalapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadhipur is 397097. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dadhipur

As per Census 2011, Dadhipur village has a total population of 1,014 people, consisting of 512 males and 502 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,014512502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075849
Scheduled Castes (SC)894247
Literate Population685367318
Illiterate Population329145184

Nearby Villages of Dadhipur

Dadhipur 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)
KumbharaparaSouth-East0.53 km
BaulaparaWest0.63 km
MangalapurNorth-West1.17 km
BandhaparaSouth-East1.42 km
BatakuliNorth-East1.42 km
MarichakaniSouth-East1.45 km
Goja BandhaSouth1.75 km
GamhaNorth-West1.96 km
TithiNorth-East1.96 km
SamantsingharpurSouth-West2.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dadhipur

Dadhipur 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 Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Dadhipur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dadhipur is about 30 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 Dadhipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dadhipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dadhipur

Where is Dadhipur located?

Dadhipur village is located in Mahakalapada Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dadhipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dadhipur is Mangalapur.

What is the pincode of Dadhipur?

The pincode of Dadhipur is 754224.

What is the population of Dadhipur?

Dadhipur has a total population of 1,014, including 512 males and 502 females.

How many households are there in Dadhipur?

There are 240 households in Dadhipur.

What is the literacy rate in Dadhipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dadhipur is 67.55%. Male literacy is 71.68% and female literacy is 63.35%.