Dhauraadha - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Dhauraadha is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kukuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhauraadha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhauraadha is 384201. The village covers a total geographical area of 705 hectares and falls under the 770023 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhauraadha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhauraadha village had a total population of 2,092 people, including 1,046 males and 1,046 females, living in 437 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.62%, with male literacy at 73.38% and female literacy at 58.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,719.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhauraadha

Dhauraadha 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 Dhauraadha

Dhauraadha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Dhauraadha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dhauraadha is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhauraadha

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

Health Facilities in Dhauraadha

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

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