Dudhiani - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Dudhiani is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dudhiani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhiani is 388930. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dudhiani 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 Dudhiani

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhiani village had a total population of 351 people, including 180 males and 171 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.22%, with male literacy at 28.24% and female literacy at 7.87%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhiani

Dudhiani 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 Dudhiani

Dudhiani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, 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 Karanjia to Dudhiani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dudhiani is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhiani

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

Health Facilities in Dudhiani

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

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