Dhatkidihi - Bisra, Sundargarh

Dhatkidihi is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jareikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhatkidihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhatkidihi is 384507. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Dhatkidihi

As per Census 2011, Dhatkidihi village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 230 males and 190 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 826 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhatkidihi

Dhatkidihi 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 Dhatkidihi

Dhatkidihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Dhatkidihi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dhatkidihi is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhatkidihi

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

Health Facilities in Dhatkidihi

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

FAQs about Dhatkidihi