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

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmanjhar village had a total population of 393 people, including 199 males and 194 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 86.31% and female literacy at 55.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

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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