Dhuamada - Gania, Nayagarh

Dhuamada is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Adakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuamada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuamada is 405365. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhuamada

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuamada village had a total population of 758 people, including 407 males and 351 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.41%, with male literacy at 94.69% and female literacy at 81.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuamada

Dhuamada 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 Dhuamada

Dhuamada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Dhuamada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Dhuamada is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuamada

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

Health Facilities in Dhuamada

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

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