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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhodra village had a total population of 2,652 people, including 1,322 males and 1,330 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.24%, with male literacy at 70.09% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 702, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,197.

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

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