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

According to the 2011 Census, Dandaharipur village had a total population of 1,021 people, including 522 males and 499 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 92.89% and female literacy at 69.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825.

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

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:

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