Dhanput - Saintala, Balangir
Dhanput is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tikrapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanput village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanput is 421019. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Dhanput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dhanput
Dhanput 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Phatamunda | West | 1.41 km |
| Kadalimunda | East | 1.58 km |
| Kudasingha | South-West | 1.76 km |
| Saimara | East | 2.53 km |
| Merabahal | West | 2.65 km |
| Tikrapara | South | 2.80 km |
| Mantribahal | West | 2.89 km |
| Jharkhamar | West | 3.63 km |
| Kharselbanji | East | 3.84 km |
| Sargul | South-West | 3.84 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dhanput
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhanput. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Dhanput is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Dhanput is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dhanput
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanput village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dhanput
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanput village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dhanput
Where is Dhanput located?
Dhanput village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhanput?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhanput is Tikrapada.
What is the pincode of Dhanput?
The pincode of Dhanput is 767032.