Dharmabeda - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Dharmabeda is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jashipur and around 120 km from Baripada. Tilakuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmabeda is 388434. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Dharmabeda 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 Dharmabeda

As per Census 2011, Dharmabeda village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 237 males and 242 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmabeda

Dharmabeda 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 Dharmabeda

Dharmabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dharmabeda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dharmabeda 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 Dharmabeda

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

Health Facilities in Dharmabeda

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

FAQs about Dharmabeda