Dubapal - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Dubapal is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Mahuldiha and around 175 km from Baripada. Jarak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dubapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubapal is 391306. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Dubapal

According to the 2011 Census, Dubapal village had a total population of 427 people, including 218 males and 209 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.46%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 56.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Dubapal

Dubapal 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 Dubapal

Dubapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Dubapal is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dubapal is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubapal

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

Health Facilities in Dubapal

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

FAQs about Dubapal