Dhanapur - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Dhanapur is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Korai and around 28 km from Jajapur . Dhaneswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanapur is 400789. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dhanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanapur village had a total population of 898 people, including 451 males and 447 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 80.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanapur

Dhanapur 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 Dhanapur

Dhanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Dhanapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Dhanapur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanapur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanapur

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

FAQs about Dhanapur