Dhagua - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Dhagua is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kurunti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhagua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhagua is 395991. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dhagua 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 Dhagua

According to the 2011 Census, Dhagua village had a total population of 128 people, including 64 males and 64 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.62%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 89.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhagua

Dhagua 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 Dhagua

Dhagua 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 Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Dhagua is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dhagua is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhagua

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

Health Facilities in Dhagua

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

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