Dhakotha

Dhakotha is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Dhakotha village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Dhakotha unique in its vibrant Ghasipura-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Dhakotha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhakotha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhakotha is 386877. The village spans a total geographical area of 84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758015. Jajapur is nearest town to Dhakotha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhakotha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ghasipura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhakotha

Population of Dhakotha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakotha has a total population of about 1,045, with approximately 529 males and 516 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 147 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 14. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.57%, with male literacy at about 73.91% and female literacy near 65.12%. There are around 206 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhakotha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhakotha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhakotha. As per the 2011 stats, Dhakotha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhakotha

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhakotha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhakotha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhakotha