Dankarisahi - Dangadi, Jajpur

Dankarisahi is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Tomka and around 63 km from Jajapur . Deulakana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dankarisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dankarisahi is 400478. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 755020 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dankarisahi

As per Census 2011, Dankarisahi village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 98 males and 87 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 113 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1859887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21129
Scheduled Castes (SC)602733
Scheduled Tribes (ST)744034
Literate Population1137142
Illiterate Population722745

Nearby Villages of Dankarisahi

Dankarisahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatabaliSouth-West0.90 km
DeulakanNorth-East1.07 km
NayabagapatiaNorth-East2.31 km
SainkulaNorth-West2.39 km
PanubahaliNorth-West2.93 km
FulajharEast2.97 km
PaikalibagapatiaNorth-East3.57 km
GopapurEast3.57 km
OstapalNorth-East3.57 km
KaranjiapalNorth3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dankarisahi

Dankarisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Dankarisahi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Dankarisahi is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dankarisahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dankarisahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dankarisahi

Where is Dankarisahi located?

Dankarisahi village is located in Dangadi Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dankarisahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dankarisahi is Deulakana.

What is the pincode of Dankarisahi?

The pincode of Dankarisahi is 755020.

What is the population of Dankarisahi?

Dankarisahi has a total population of 185, including 98 males and 87 females.

How many households are there in Dankarisahi?

There are 61 households in Dankarisahi.

What is the literacy rate in Dankarisahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dankarisahi is 61.08%. Male literacy is 72.45% and female literacy is 48.28%.