Dhabalei - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Dhabalei is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Banthapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhabalei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhabalei is 406617. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dhabalei

As per Census 2011, Dhabalei village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 167 males and 136 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population303167136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382117
Scheduled Castes (SC)288158130
Literate Population19713364
Illiterate Population1063472

Nearby Villages of Dhabalei

Dhabalei 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MankadakhiaNorth-West1.19 km
SaliajhariSouth-East1.47 km
JadupurNorth-East1.93 km
TikarpaliNorth-East2.23 km
MadhuamaruNorth2.28 km
BanthapurSouth-West2.40 km
NalabhagWest2.58 km
BandhasahiNorth3.46 km
ChemediWest3.64 km
GoudputNorth-East3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhabalei

Dhabalei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Dhabalei is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhabalei

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhabalei

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhabalei

Where is Dhabalei located?

Dhabalei village is located in Odagaon Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhabalei?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhabalei is Banthapur.

What is the pincode of Dhabalei?

The pincode of Dhabalei is 752081.

What is the population of Dhabalei?

Dhabalei has a total population of 303, including 167 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Dhabalei?

There are 72 households in Dhabalei.

What is the literacy rate in Dhabalei?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhabalei is 65.02%. Male literacy is 79.64% and female literacy is 47.06%.