Dangajhol - Kantamal, Boudh

Dangajhol is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Manamunda and around 57 km from Baudh. Gudvelipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangajhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangajhol is 417992. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 762030 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dangajhol

According to the 2011 Census, Dangajhol village had a total population of 513 people, including 264 males and 249 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 62.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangajhol

Dangajhol 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 Dangajhol

Dangajhol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Dangajhol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Dangajhol is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangajhol

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

Health Facilities in Dangajhol

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

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