Dhatikia - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Dhatikia is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Manada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhatikia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhatikia is 388453. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhatikia

As per Census 2011, Dhatikia village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 353 males and 349 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 482 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhatikia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhatikia

Dhatikia 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 Dhatikia

Dhatikia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dhatikia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhatikia is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhatikia

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

Health Facilities in Dhatikia

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

FAQs about Dhatikia