Dhirol - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Dhirol is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Gorumahisani and around 118 km from Baripada. Guhaldangri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhirol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhirol is 387691. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Dhirol

As per Census 2011, Dhirol village has a total population of 160 people, consisting of 74 males and 86 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 43 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1607486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1607486
Literate Population432617
Illiterate Population1174869

Nearby Villages of Dhirol

Dhirol 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaliabadiSouth1.34 km
DubulabedaSouth-East1.35 km
JarkaniNorth1.38 km
TotanetraWest1.61 km
JhulanNorth-West1.77 km
MochianetraSouth-West1.82 km
Bhitar AmdaNorth-East2.06 km
KautukaSouth-East2.12 km
PhuljhariEast2.34 km
RuansiWest2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhirol

Dhirol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Dhirol is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dhirol is about 118 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 Dhirol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhirol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhirol

Where is Dhirol located?

Dhirol village is located in Rairangpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhirol?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhirol is Guhaldangri.

What is the pincode of Dhirol?

The pincode of Dhirol is 757042.

What is the population of Dhirol?

Dhirol has a total population of 160, including 74 males and 86 females.

How many households are there in Dhirol?

There are 35 households in Dhirol.

What is the literacy rate in Dhirol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhirol is 26.88%. Male literacy is 35.14% and female literacy is 19.77%.