Dudhijharan - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Dudhijharan is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Badampahar and around 95 km from Baripada. Talokpokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dudhijharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhijharan is 388355. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dudhijharan 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 Dudhijharan

According to the 2011 Census, Dudhijharan village had a total population of 349 people, including 169 males and 180 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.15%, with male literacy at 15.04% and female literacy at 9.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 347.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudhijharan

Dudhijharan 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 Dudhijharan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dudhijharan. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dudhijharan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dudhijharan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhijharan

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

Health Facilities in Dudhijharan

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

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