Dhodra - Jharigan, Nabarangpur

Dhodra is a village situated in the Jharigan tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Umarkote and around 54 km from Nabarangapur . Dhodra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodra is 427401. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhodra

As per Census 2011, Dhodra village has a total population of 2,652 people, consisting of 1,322 males and 1,330 females. The village has 531 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 494 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,300 literate and 1,352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 702 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,197 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhodra

Dhodra 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 Dhodra

Dhodra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Dhodra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Dhodra is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhodra

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

Health Facilities in Dhodra

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

FAQs about Dhodra