Brahmanjhar - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Brahmanjhar is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Parajang and around 98 km from Dhenkanal. Pangatira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmanjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmanjhar is 402187. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Brahmanjhar

As per Census 2011, Brahmanjhar village has a total population of 393 people, consisting of 199 males and 194 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmanjhar

Brahmanjhar 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 Brahmanjhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Brahmanjhar. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Brahmanjhar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Brahmanjhar is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmanjhar

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

Health Facilities in Brahmanjhar

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

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