Dhakata - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Dhakata is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Badampahar and around 120 km from Baripada. Talapati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakata is 388370. The village covers a total geographical area of 674 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakata

As per Census 2011, Dhakata village has a total population of 787 people, consisting of 371 males and 416 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 666 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, 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 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dhakata is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhakata is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 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