Dosia - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Dosia is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dosia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dosia is 396301. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 754217 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dosia

According to the 2011 Census, Dosia village had a total population of 555 people, including 254 males and 301 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,185 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.39%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 79.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Dosia

Dosia 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 Dosia

Dosia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Dosia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dosia 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 Dosia

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

Health Facilities in Dosia

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

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