Dandaharipur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Dandaharipur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Soro and around 31 km from Baleshwar. Dandaharipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandaharipur is 393810. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dandaharipur

As per Census 2011, Dandaharipur village has a total population of 1,021 people, consisting of 522 males and 499 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 706 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 825 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandaharipur

Dandaharipur 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 Dandaharipur

Dandaharipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Dandaharipur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Dandaharipur is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandaharipur

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

Health Facilities in Dandaharipur

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

FAQs about Dandaharipur