Dhanpur - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Dhanpur is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kokasara and around 90 km from Bhawanipatna. Dhanarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanpur is 423989. The village covers a total geographical area of 1434 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanpur village had a total population of 3,590 people, including 1,810 males and 1,780 females, living in 946 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.62%, with male literacy at 66.38% and female literacy at 30.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,411.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanpur

Dhanpur 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 Dhanpur

Dhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dhanpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhanpur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhanpur

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

FAQs about Dhanpur