Dhobakuchuda - Barbil, Keonjhar

Dhobakuchuda is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Champua and around 48 km from Kendujhar. Chamakapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobakuchuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobakuchuda is 385428. The village covers a total geographical area of 580 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhobakuchuda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobakuchuda village had a total population of 1,191 people, including 533 males and 658 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,235 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.01%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 45.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 956.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobakuchuda

Dhobakuchuda 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 Dhobakuchuda

Dhobakuchuda 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 Joda Block Cabin, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Dhobakuchuda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Dhobakuchuda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobakuchuda

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

Health Facilities in Dhobakuchuda

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

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