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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhirapatana village had a total population of 952 people, including 482 males and 470 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.92%, with male literacy at 94.87% and female literacy at 82.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137.

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

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:

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