Dhirapatana - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Dhirapatana is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dhirapatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhirapatana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhirapatana is 403377. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhirapatana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhirapatana

As per Census 2011, Dhirapatana village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 482 males and 470 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhirapatana

Dhirapatana 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 Dhirapatana

Dhirapatana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Dhirapatana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dhirapatana is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhirapatana

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

Health Facilities in Dhirapatana

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

FAQs about Dhirapatana