Dhanurjoyapur - Athgarh, Cuttack

Dhanurjoyapur is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Athagad and around 35 km from Cuttack. Bentapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanurjoyapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanurjoyapur is 399078. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhanurjoyapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanurjoyapur village had a total population of 929 people, including 469 males and 460 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.27%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 73.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanurjoyapur

Dhanurjoyapur 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 Dhanurjoyapur

Dhanurjoyapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Dhanurjoyapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Dhanurjoyapur is about 35 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 Dhanurjoyapur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanurjoyapur

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

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