Dankari - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Dankari is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Jenapur and around 62 km from Jajapur . Mahisara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dankari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dankari is 401456. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dankari

According to the 2011 Census, Dankari village had a total population of 949 people, including 465 males and 484 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 66.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Dankari

Dankari 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 Dankari

Dankari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Dankari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Dankari is about 62 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 Dankari

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

Health Facilities in Dankari

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

FAQs about Dankari