Dolesara - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Dolesara is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Mahulpalli and around 116 km from Sambalpur. Salebhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dolesara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dolesara is 381464. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dolesara

As per Census 2011, Dolesara village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 113 males and 129 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,141 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population242113129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241014
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240112128
Literate Population1548866
Illiterate Population882563

Nearby Villages of Dolesara

Dolesara 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)
SudaloiEast0.95 km
TanmuraSouth-West1.36 km
ChitraposhiWest1.40 km
AnlaposhiNorth-West1.64 km
LundrudihiSouth2.00 km
BandabahalNorth2.08 km
GosainpadaSouth2.11 km
SalebhadiEast2.31 km
JandaSouth-East2.74 km
KendukhuntiSouth-West3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dolesara

Dolesara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Dolesara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Dolesara is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dolesara

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

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

Health Facilities in Dolesara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dolesara

Where is Dolesara located?

Dolesara village is located in Kochinda Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dolesara?

The Gram Panchayat of Dolesara is Salebhadi.

What is the pincode of Dolesara?

The pincode of Dolesara is 768227.

What is the population of Dolesara?

Dolesara has a total population of 242, including 113 males and 129 females.

How many households are there in Dolesara?

There are 55 households in Dolesara.

What is the literacy rate in Dolesara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dolesara is 63.64%. Male literacy is 77.88% and female literacy is 51.16%.