Dhakata - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Dhakata is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 143 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ghosda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakata is 388813. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhakata

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakata village had a total population of 557 people, including 269 males and 288 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.87%, with male literacy at 55.98% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakata

Dhakata 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 Dhakata

Dhakata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dhakata is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhakata is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakata

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

Health Facilities in Dhakata

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

FAQs about Dhakata