Dhobaninandar - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Dhobaninandar is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantamila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobaninandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobaninandar is 403058. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhobaninandar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhobaninandar village had a total population of 1,184 people, including 628 males and 556 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhobaninandar

Dhobaninandar 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 Dhobaninandar

Dhobaninandar 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 Angul, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Dhobaninandar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dhobaninandar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobaninandar

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

Health Facilities in Dhobaninandar

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

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