Dhalpur - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Dhalpur is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalpur is 387623. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhalpur village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 539 males and 610 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.85%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 40.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 937.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalpur

Dhalpur 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 Dhalpur

Dhalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dhalpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhalpur is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhalpur

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

FAQs about Dhalpur