Dhansuli - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Dhansuli is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 77 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhansuli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhansuli is 424218. The village covers a total geographical area of 580 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Dhansuli

As per Census 2011, Dhansuli village has a total population of 1,732 people, consisting of 891 males and 841 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 416 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhansuli

Dhansuli 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 Dhansuli

Dhansuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Dhansuli is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dhansuli is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhansuli

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

Health Facilities in Dhansuli

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

FAQs about Dhansuli