Dhanupanka - Mohana, Gajapati

Dhanupanka is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Mohana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanupanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanupanka is 413806. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Dhanupanka

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanupanka village had a total population of 121 people, including 51 males and 70 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,373 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.79%, with male literacy at 92.11% and female literacy at 31.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanupanka

Dhanupanka 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 Dhanupanka

Dhanupanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Dhanupanka is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Dhanupanka is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanupanka

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

Health Facilities in Dhanupanka

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

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