Dhatukipali - Rampur, Sonepur

Dhatukipali is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rampur and around 52 km from Subarnapur. Gajbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhatukipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhatukipali is 419002. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 767045 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Dhatukipali

According to the 2011 Census, Dhatukipali village had a total population of 617 people, including 317 males and 300 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 66.78% and female literacy at 54.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhatukipali

Dhatukipali 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 Dhatukipali

Dhatukipali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Dhatukipali is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Dhatukipali is about 52 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 Dhatukipali

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

Health Facilities in Dhatukipali

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

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