Dhulia - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Dhulia is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jamukeswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhulia is 388390. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dhulia 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 Dhulia

According to the 2011 Census, Dhulia village had a total population of 363 people, including 172 males and 191 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.73%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 42.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhulia

Dhulia 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 Dhulia

Dhulia 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 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dhulia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhulia is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhulia

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

Health Facilities in Dhulia

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

FAQs about Dhulia