Dhodichua - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Dhodichua is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Badampahar and around 138 km from Baripada. Jhipabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhodichua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodichua is 388376. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Dhodichua 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 Dhodichua

According to the 2011 Census, Dhodichua village had a total population of 637 people, including 285 males and 352 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,235 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.01%, with male literacy at 61.97% and female literacy at 44.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 519.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhodichua

Dhodichua 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 Dhodichua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhodichua. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dhodichua is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhodichua is about 138 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 Dhodichua

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

Health Facilities in Dhodichua

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

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