Dhanija - Asika, Ganjam

Dhanija is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Badakholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanija village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanija is 411207. The village covers a total geographical area of 770 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhanija village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhanija

As per Census 2011, Dhanija village has a total population of 1,728 people, consisting of 801 males and 927 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,013 literate and 715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 534 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanija

Dhanija 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 Dhanija

Dhanija is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Dhanija is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Dhanija is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanija

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

Health Facilities in Dhanija

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

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