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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhirol village had a total population of 160 people, including 74 males and 86 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.13%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 25.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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